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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.32, 1,150.95 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.32, 1,150.95 and 334.47 is: 501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.32 : 1,150.95 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.32/1,150.95 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.32x = 1,150.95 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.32x = 384,958.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,958.25/767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.69

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