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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.88, 1,152.60 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.88, 1,152.60 and 336.32 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.88 : 1,152.60 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.88/1,152.60 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.88x = 1,152.60 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.88x = 387,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,642.43/768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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