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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.53, 1,153.95 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.53, 1,153.95 and 330.76 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.53 : 1,153.95 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.53/1,153.95 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.53x = 1,153.95 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.53x = 381,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,684.76/769.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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