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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.19, 1,151.05 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.19, 1,151.05 and 334.38 is: 501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.19 : 1,151.05 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.19/1,151.05 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.19x = 1,151.05 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.19x = 384,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,888.10/767.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.69

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