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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.07, 1,144.71 and 330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.07, 1,144.71 and 330.21 is: 495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.07 : 1,144.71 = 330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.07/1,144.71 = 330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.07x = 1,144.71 × 330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.07x = 377,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,994.69/763.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.36

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