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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.34, 1,149.50 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.34, 1,149.50 and 333.40 is: 500.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.34 : 1,149.50 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.34/1,149.50 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.34x = 1,149.50 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.34x = 383,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,243.30/766.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.10

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