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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.59, 1,152.90 and 335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.59, 1,152.90 and 335.73 is: 503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.59 : 1,152.90 = 335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.59/1,152.90 = 335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.59x = 1,152.90 × 335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.59x = 387,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,063.12/768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.60

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