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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.68, 1,149.80 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.68, 1,149.80 and 333.72 is: 500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.68 : 1,149.80 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.68/1,149.80 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.68x = 1,149.80 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.68x = 383,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,711.26/766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.48

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