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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.31, 1,153.91 and 330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.31, 1,153.91 and 330.56 is: 495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.31 : 1,153.91 = 330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.31/1,153.91 = 330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.31x = 1,153.91 × 330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.31x = 381,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,430.72/769.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.81

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