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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.17, 1,151.11 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.17, 1,151.11 and 328.35 is: 492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.17 : 1,151.11 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.17/1,151.11 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.17x = 1,151.11 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.17x = 377,971.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,971.70/767.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.68

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