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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.75, 1,151.00 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.75, 1,151.00 and 334.60 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.75 : 1,151.00 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.75/1,151.00 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.75x = 1,151.00 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.75x = 385,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,122.56/767.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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