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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.81, 1,153.16 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.81, 1,153.16 and 330.06 is: 495.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.81 : 1,153.16 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.81/1,153.16 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.81x = 1,153.16 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.81x = 380,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,611.99/768.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.07

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