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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.24, 1,153.74 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.24, 1,153.74 and 337.16 is: 505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.24 : 1,153.74 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.24/1,153.74 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.24x = 1,153.74 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.24x = 388,994.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,994.98/770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.03

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