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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.20, 1,153.68 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.20, 1,153.68 and 336 is: 503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.20 : 1,153.68 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.20/1,153.68 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.20x = 1,153.68 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.20x = 387,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,636.48/769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.95

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