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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.76, 1,150.80 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.76, 1,150.80 and 334.80 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.76 : 1,150.80 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.76/1,150.80 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.76x = 1,150.80 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.76x = 385,287.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,287.84/767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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