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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.42, 1,154.31 and 330.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.42, 1,154.31 and 330.73 is: 496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.42 : 1,154.31 = 330.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.42/1,154.31 = 330.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.42x = 1,154.31 × 330.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.42x = 381,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,764.95/769.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.17

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