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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.96, 1,153.70 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.96, 1,153.70 and 336.40 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.96 : 1,153.70 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.96/1,153.70 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.96x = 1,153.70 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.96x = 388,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,104.68/768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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