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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.35, 1,150.38 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.35, 1,150.38 and 334.18 is: 500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.35 : 1,150.38 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.35/1,150.38 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.35x = 1,150.38 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.35x = 384,433.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,433.99/767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.99

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