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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.50, 1,152.13 and 335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.50, 1,152.13 and 335.35 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.50 : 1,152.13 = 335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.50/1,152.13 = 335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.50x = 1,152.13 × 335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.50x = 386,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,363.08/768.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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