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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.47, 1,150.24 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.47, 1,150.24 and 328.20 is: 491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.47 : 1,150.24 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.47/1,150.24 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.47x = 1,150.24 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.47x = 377,507.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,507.95/767.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.89

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