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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.67, 1,151.61 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.67, 1,151.61 and 329.10 is: 493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.67 : 1,151.61 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.67/1,151.61 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.67x = 1,151.61 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.67x = 378,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,994.85/767.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.70

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