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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.51, 1,151.73 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.51, 1,151.73 and 334.56 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.51 : 1,151.73 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.51/1,151.73 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.51x = 1,151.73 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.51x = 385,322.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,322.79/767.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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