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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.22, 1,145.22 and 330.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.22, 1,145.22 and 330.38 is: 495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.22 : 1,145.22 = 330.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.22/1,145.22 = 330.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.22x = 1,145.22 × 330.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.22x = 378,357.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,357.78/763.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.74

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