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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.06, 1,152.09 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.06, 1,152.09 and 335.22 is: 502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.06 : 1,152.09 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.06/1,152.09 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.06x = 1,152.09 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.06x = 386,203.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,203.61/768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.83

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