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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,150.31 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,150.31 and 328.53 is: 492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,150.31 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,150.31 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,150.31 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 377,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,914.02/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.67

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