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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.13, 1,150.02 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.13, 1,150.02 and 334.14 is: 500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.13 : 1,150.02 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.13/1,150.02 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.13x = 1,150.02 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.13x = 384,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,267.68/767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.92

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