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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.67, 1,152.96 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.67, 1,152.96 and 335.82 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.67 : 1,152.96 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.67/1,152.96 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.67x = 1,152.96 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.67x = 387,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,185.35/768.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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