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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.02, 1,150.12 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.02, 1,150.12 and 333.94 is: 500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.02 : 1,150.12 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.02/1,150.12 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.02x = 1,150.12 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.02x = 384,071.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,071.07/767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.73

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