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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.21, 1,144.82 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.21, 1,144.82 and 330.27 is: 495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.21 : 1,144.82 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.21/1,144.82 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.21x = 1,144.82 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.21x = 378,099.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,099.70/763.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.41

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