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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.94, 1,155.05 and 353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.94, 1,155.05 and 353.50 is: 530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.94 : 1,155.05 = 353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.94/1,155.05 = 353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.94x = 1,155.05 × 353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.94x = 408,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,306.85/769.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.31

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