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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,155.72 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,155.72 and 337.50 is: 506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,155.72 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,155.72 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,155.72 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 390,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,055.50/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.54

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