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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.23, 1,151.93 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.23, 1,151.93 and 334.88 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.23 : 1,151.93 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.23/1,151.93 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.23x = 1,151.93 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.23x = 385,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,753.40/768.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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