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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.26, 1,151.17 and 334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.26, 1,151.17 and 334.91 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.26 : 1,151.17 = 334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.26/1,151.17 = 334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.26x = 1,151.17 × 334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.26x = 385,538.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,538.34/768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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