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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.11, 1,151.36 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.11, 1,151.36 and 329.23 is: 493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.11 : 1,151.36 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.11/1,151.36 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.11x = 1,151.36 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.11x = 379,054.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,054.85/768.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.49

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