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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768, 1,151.88 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768, 1,151.88 and 335.28 is: 502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768 : 1,151.88 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768/1,151.88 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768x = 1,151.88 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768x = 386,202.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,202.33/768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.87

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