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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.71, 1,151.97 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.71, 1,151.97 and 334.36 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.71 : 1,151.97 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.71/1,151.97 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.71x = 1,151.97 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.71x = 385,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,172.69/767.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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