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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.44, 1,151.57 and 334.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.44, 1,151.57 and 334.57 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.44 : 1,151.57 = 334.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.44/1,151.57 = 334.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.44x = 1,151.57 × 334.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.44x = 385,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,281.61/767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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