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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.64, 1,143.16 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.64, 1,143.16 and 330 is: 494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.64 : 1,143.16 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.64/1,143.16 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.64x = 1,143.16 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.64x = 377,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,242.80/762.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.65

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