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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.34, 1,145.00 and 330.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.34, 1,145.00 and 330.39 is: 495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.34 : 1,145.00 = 330.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.34/1,145.00 = 330.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.34x = 1,145.00 × 330.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.34x = 378,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,297.38/763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.59

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