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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.49, 1,151.24 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.49, 1,151.24 and 334.68 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.49 : 1,151.24 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.49/1,151.24 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.49x = 1,151.24 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.49x = 385,295.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,295.33/767.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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