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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.26, 1,157.53 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.26, 1,157.53 and 361.50 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.26 : 1,157.53 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.26/1,157.53 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.26x = 1,157.53 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.26x = 418,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,447.10/772.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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