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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.59, 1,152.95 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.59, 1,152.95 and 336.05 is: 504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.59 : 1,152.95 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.59/1,152.95 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.59x = 1,152.95 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.59x = 387,448.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,448.85/768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.10

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