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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.60, 1,144.44 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.60, 1,144.44 and 330.06 is: 495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.60 : 1,144.44 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.60/1,144.44 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.60x = 1,144.44 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.60x = 377,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,733.87/762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.32

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