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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.46, 1,153.38 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.46, 1,153.38 and 336.66 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.46 : 1,153.38 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.46/1,153.38 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.46x = 1,153.38 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.46x = 388,296.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,296.91/769.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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