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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.09, 1,144.16 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.09, 1,144.16 and 329.88 is: 494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.09 : 1,144.16 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.09/1,144.16 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.09x = 1,144.16 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.09x = 377,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,435.50/763.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.61

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