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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.84, 1,151.64 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.84, 1,151.64 and 334.88 is: 502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.84 : 1,151.64 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.84/1,151.64 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.84x = 1,151.64 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.84x = 385,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,661.20/767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.27

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