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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.22, 1,153.89 and 330.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.22, 1,153.89 and 330.37 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.22 : 1,153.89 = 330.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.22/1,153.89 = 330.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.22x = 1,153.89 × 330.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.22x = 381,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,209.73/769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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