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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767, 1,150.68 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767, 1,150.68 and 334.16 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767 : 1,150.68 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767/1,150.68 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767x = 1,150.68 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767x = 384,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,511.23/767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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