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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,153.14 and 335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,153.14 and 335.81 is: 503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,153.14 = 335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,153.14 = 335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,153.14 × 335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 387,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,237.57/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.79

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