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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.68, 1,152.48 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.68, 1,152.48 and 335.60 is: 503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.68 : 1,152.48 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.68/1,152.48 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.68x = 1,152.48 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.68x = 386,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,772.29/768.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.16

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