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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.90, 1,152.24 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.90, 1,152.24 and 335 is: 502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.90 : 1,152.24 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.90/1,152.24 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.90x = 1,152.24 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.90x = 386,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,000.40/767.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.67

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