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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.64, 1,153.50 and 335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.64, 1,153.50 and 335.92 is: 504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.64 : 1,153.50 = 335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.64/1,153.50 = 335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.64x = 1,153.50 × 335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.64x = 387,483.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,483.72/768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.12

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