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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.73, 1,154.18 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.73, 1,154.18 and 336.38 is: 504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.73 : 1,154.18 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.73/1,154.18 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.73x = 1,154.18 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.73x = 388,243.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,243.07/769.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.39

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