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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.22, 1,152.72 and 335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.22, 1,152.72 and 335.38 is: 503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.22 : 1,152.72 = 335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.22/1,152.72 = 335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.22x = 1,152.72 × 335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.22x = 386,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,599.23/768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.24

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