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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.06, 1,152.49 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.06, 1,152.49 and 335.25 is: 503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.06 : 1,152.49 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.06/1,152.49 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.06x = 1,152.49 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.06x = 386,372.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,372.27/768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.05

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