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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.28, 1,159.30 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.28, 1,159.30 and 362 is: 542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.28 : 1,159.30 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.28/1,159.30 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.28x = 1,159.30 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.28x = 419,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,666.60/773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.71

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