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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,150.76 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,150.76 and 334.32 is: 501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,150.76 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,150.76 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,150.76 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 384,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,722.08/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.49

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