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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.19, 1,152.21 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.19, 1,152.21 and 329.42 is: 494.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.19 : 1,152.21 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.19/1,152.21 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.19x = 1,152.21 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.19x = 379,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,561.02/768.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.10

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