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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,150.36 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,150.36 and 328.32 is: 492.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,150.36 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,150.36 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,150.36 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 377,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,686.20/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.38

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