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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.01, 1,152.02 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.01, 1,152.02 and 335.47 is: 503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.01 : 1,152.02 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.01/1,152.02 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.01x = 1,152.02 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.01x = 386,468.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,468.15/768.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.21

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