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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.38, 1,144.17 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.38, 1,144.17 and 330 is: 494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.38 : 1,144.17 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.38/1,144.17 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.38x = 1,144.17 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.38x = 377,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,576.10/763.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.61

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