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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.16, 1,152.26 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.16, 1,152.26 and 335.32 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.16 : 1,152.26 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.16/1,152.26 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.16x = 1,152.26 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.16x = 386,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,375.82/768.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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