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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.64, 1,150.50 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.64, 1,150.50 and 333.92 is: 501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.64 : 1,150.50 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.64/1,150.50 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.64x = 1,150.50 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.64x = 384,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,174.96/766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.12

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