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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.36, 1,153.38 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.36, 1,153.38 and 336.18 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.36 : 1,153.38 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.36/1,153.38 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.36x = 1,153.38 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.36x = 387,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,743.29/769.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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