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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,146.15 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,146.15 and 332.10 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,146.15 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,146.15 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,146.15 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 380,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,636.42/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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