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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.19, 1,153.71 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.19, 1,153.71 and 330.42 is: 495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.19 : 1,153.71 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.19/1,153.71 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.19x = 1,153.71 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.19x = 381,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,208.86/769.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.60

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