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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.47, 1,152.97 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.47, 1,152.97 and 335.57 is: 503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.47 : 1,152.97 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.47/1,152.97 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.47x = 1,152.97 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.47x = 386,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,895.54/768.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.47

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