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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.24, 1,151.40 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.24, 1,151.40 and 335.76 is: 503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.24 : 1,151.40 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.24/1,151.40 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.24x = 1,151.40 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.24x = 386,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,594.06/768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.22

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