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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,149 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,149 and 333.24 is: 499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,149 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,149 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,149 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 382,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,892.76/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.81

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