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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.21, 1,150.80 and 334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.21, 1,150.80 and 334.37 is: 501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.21 : 1,150.80 = 334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.21/1,150.80 = 334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.21x = 1,150.80 × 334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.21x = 384,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,787.24/767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.54

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