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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.34, 1,152.39 and 335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.34, 1,152.39 and 335.38 is: 503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.34 : 1,152.39 = 335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.34/1,152.39 = 335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.34x = 1,152.39 × 335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.34x = 386,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,488.56/768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.02

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