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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.93, 1,153.80 and 336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.93, 1,153.80 and 336.39 is: 504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.93 : 1,153.80 = 336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.93/1,153.80 = 336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.93x = 1,153.80 × 336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.93x = 388,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,126.78/768.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.76

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