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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.73, 1,152.68 and 335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.73, 1,152.68 and 335.38 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.73 : 1,152.68 = 335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.73/1,152.68 = 335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.73x = 1,152.68 × 335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.73x = 386,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,580.06/768.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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