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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.33, 1,155.25 and 337.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.33, 1,155.25 and 337.37 is: 505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.33 : 1,155.25 = 337.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.33/1,155.25 = 337.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.33x = 1,155.25 × 337.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.33x = 389,746.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,746.69/770.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.95

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