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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.21, 1,146.99 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.21, 1,146.99 and 332.28 is: 498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.21 : 1,146.99 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.21/1,146.99 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.21x = 1,146.99 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.21x = 381,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,121.84/765.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.06

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