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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.21, 1,142.71 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.21, 1,142.71 and 329.06 is: 493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.21 : 1,142.71 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.21/1,142.71 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.21x = 1,142.71 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.21x = 376,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,022.19/762.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.33

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