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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.38, 1,153.14 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.38, 1,153.14 and 330.48 is: 495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.38 : 1,153.14 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.38/1,153.14 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.38x = 1,153.14 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.38x = 381,089.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,089.71/769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.32

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