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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.32, 1,152.45 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.32, 1,152.45 and 335.47 is: 503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.32 : 1,152.45 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.32/1,152.45 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.32x = 1,152.45 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.32x = 386,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,612.40/768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.19

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