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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.52, 1,152.40 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.52, 1,152.40 and 335.52 is: 503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.52 : 1,152.40 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.52/1,152.40 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.52x = 1,152.40 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.52x = 386,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,653.25/768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.11

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