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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.93, 1,153.46 and 330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.93, 1,153.46 and 330.20 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.93 : 1,153.46 = 330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.93/1,153.46 = 330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.93x = 1,153.46 × 330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.93x = 380,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,872.49/768.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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