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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.59, 1,151.38 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.59, 1,151.38 and 334.64 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.59 : 1,151.38 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.59/1,151.38 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.59x = 1,151.38 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.59x = 385,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,297.80/767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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