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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.95, 1,153.37 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.95, 1,153.37 and 358.52 is: 537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.95 : 1,153.37 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.95/1,153.37 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.95x = 1,153.37 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.95x = 413,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,498.65/769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.05

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