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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.58, 1,150.01 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.58, 1,150.01 and 334.04 is: 501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.58 : 1,150.01 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.58/1,150.01 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.58x = 1,150.01 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.58x = 384,147.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,147.67/766.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.12

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