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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.61, 1,152.23 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.61, 1,152.23 and 335.07 is: 502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.61 : 1,152.23 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.61/1,152.23 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.61x = 1,152.23 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.61x = 386,076.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,076.03/767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.96

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