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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.06, 1,155.08 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.06, 1,155.08 and 358.97 is: 538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.06 : 1,155.08 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.06/1,155.08 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.06x = 1,155.08 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.06x = 414,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,631.50/770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.44

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