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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.38, 1,153.03 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.38, 1,153.03 and 335.48 is: 503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.38 : 1,153.03 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.38/1,153.03 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.38x = 1,153.03 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.38x = 386,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,820.55/768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.42

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