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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.99, 1,152.75 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.99, 1,152.75 and 329.97 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.99 : 1,152.75 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.99/1,152.75 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.99x = 1,152.75 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.99x = 380,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,372.92/768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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