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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.41, 1,152.84 and 329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.41, 1,152.84 and 329.43 is: 494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.41 : 1,152.84 = 329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.41/1,152.84 = 329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.41x = 1,152.84 × 329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.41x = 379,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,780.08/768.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.24

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