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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.06, 1,152.06 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.06, 1,152.06 and 335.19 is: 502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.06 : 1,152.06 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.06/1,152.06 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.06x = 1,152.06 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.06x = 386,158.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,158.99/768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.77

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