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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.94, 1,152.06 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.94, 1,152.06 and 335.40 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.94 : 1,152.06 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.94/1,152.06 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.94x = 1,152.06 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.94x = 386,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,400.92/767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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