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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.32, 1,150.02 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.32, 1,150.02 and 333.24 is: 500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.32 : 1,150.02 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.32/1,150.02 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.32x = 1,150.02 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.32x = 383,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,232.66/766.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.09

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