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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.71, 1,152.66 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.71, 1,152.66 and 335.36 is: 502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.71 : 1,152.66 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.71/1,152.66 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.71x = 1,152.66 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.71x = 386,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,556.06/768.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.86

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