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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.26, 1,149.81 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.26, 1,149.81 and 333.51 is: 499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.26 : 1,149.81 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.26/1,149.81 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.26x = 1,149.81 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.26x = 383,473.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,473.13/767.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.80

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