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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.31, 1,154.37 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.31, 1,154.37 and 336.50 is: 504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.31 : 1,154.37 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.31/1,154.37 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.31x = 1,154.37 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.31x = 388,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,439.73/769.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.92

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