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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.01, 1,153.52 and 336.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.01, 1,153.52 and 336.47 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.01 : 1,153.52 = 336.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.01/1,153.52 = 336.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.01x = 1,153.52 × 336.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.01x = 388,124.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,124.87/769.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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