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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.27, 1,151.08 and 334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.27, 1,151.08 and 334.55 is: 501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.27 : 1,151.08 = 334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.27/1,151.08 = 334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.27x = 1,151.08 × 334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.27x = 385,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,093.81/767.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.90

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