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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.22, 1,151.18 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.22, 1,151.18 and 328.60 is: 493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.22 : 1,151.18 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.22/1,151.18 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.22x = 1,151.18 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.22x = 378,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,277.75/767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.05

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