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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.18, 1,152.22 and 329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.18, 1,152.22 and 329.43 is: 494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.18 : 1,152.22 = 329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.18/1,152.22 = 329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.18x = 1,152.22 × 329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.18x = 379,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,575.83/768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.12

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