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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.09, 1,151.38 and 329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.09, 1,151.38 and 329.45 is: 493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.09 : 1,151.38 = 329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.09/1,151.38 = 329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.09x = 1,151.38 × 329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.09x = 379,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,325.84/768.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.86

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