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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.20, 1,154.52 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.20, 1,154.52 and 337.28 is: 505.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.20 : 1,154.52 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.20/1,154.52 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.20x = 1,154.52 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.20x = 389,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,396.51/770.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.58

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