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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766, 1,149.18 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766, 1,149.18 and 333.16 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766 : 1,149.18 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766/1,149.18 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766x = 1,149.18 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766x = 382,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,860.81/766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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