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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.95, 1,154.71 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.95, 1,154.71 and 337 is: 505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.95 : 1,154.71 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.95/1,154.71 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.95x = 1,154.71 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.95x = 389,137.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,137.27/769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.41

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