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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.01, 1,152.43 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.01, 1,152.43 and 335.26 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.01 : 1,152.43 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.01/1,152.43 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.01x = 1,152.43 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.01x = 386,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,363.68/769.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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