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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.33, 1,155.65 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.33, 1,155.65 and 331.58 is: 497.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.33 : 1,155.65 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.33/1,155.65 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.33x = 1,155.65 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.33x = 383,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,191.66/770.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.44

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