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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.38, 1,150.83 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.38, 1,150.83 and 334.42 is: 501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.38 : 1,150.83 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.38/1,150.83 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.38x = 1,150.83 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.38x = 384,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,860.57/767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.53

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