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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.32, 1,154.28 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.32, 1,154.28 and 336.48 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.32 : 1,154.28 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.32/1,154.28 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.32x = 1,154.28 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.32x = 388,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,392.13/769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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