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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.44, 1,153.95 and 358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.44, 1,153.95 and 358.17 is: 537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.44 : 1,153.95 = 358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.44/1,153.95 = 358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.44x = 1,153.95 × 358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.44x = 413,310.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,310.27/769.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.16

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