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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.35, 1,153.66 and 330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.35, 1,153.66 and 330.70 is: 495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.35 : 1,153.66 = 330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.35/1,153.66 = 330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.35x = 1,153.66 × 330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.35x = 381,515.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,515.36/769.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.89

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