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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.64, 1,151.16 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.64, 1,151.16 and 334.50 is: 501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.64 : 1,151.16 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.64/1,151.16 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.64x = 1,151.16 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.64x = 385,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,063.02/767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.62

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