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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.29, 1,150.64 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.29, 1,150.64 and 328.26 is: 492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.29 : 1,150.64 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.29/1,150.64 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.29x = 1,150.64 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.29x = 377,707.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,707.45/767.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.26

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