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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.69, 1,153.04 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.69, 1,153.04 and 335.88 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.69 : 1,153.04 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.69/1,153.04 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.69x = 1,153.04 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.69x = 387,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,281.40/768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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