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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.08, 1,153.40 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.08, 1,153.40 and 336.12 is: 504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.08 : 1,153.40 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.08/1,153.40 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.08x = 1,153.40 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.08x = 387,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,680.81/769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.08

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