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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.56, 1,151.96 and 329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.56, 1,151.96 and 329.67 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.56 : 1,151.96 = 329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.56/1,151.96 = 329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.56x = 1,151.96 × 329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.56x = 379,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,765.00/768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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