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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.62, 1,152.50 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.62, 1,152.50 and 335.54 is: 503.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.62 : 1,152.50 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.62/1,152.50 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.62x = 1,152.50 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.62x = 386,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,704.93/768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.12

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