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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.06, 1,153.18 and 335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.06, 1,153.18 and 335.71 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.06 : 1,153.18 = 335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.06/1,153.18 = 335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.06x = 1,153.18 × 335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.06x = 387,131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,131.59/769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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