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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.59, 1,151.45 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.59, 1,151.45 and 335.05 is: 502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.59 : 1,151.45 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.59/1,151.45 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.59x = 1,151.45 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.59x = 385,793.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,793.32/767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.60

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