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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.34, 1,155.53 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.34, 1,155.53 and 337.50 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.34 : 1,155.53 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.34/1,155.53 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.34x = 1,155.53 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.34x = 389,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,992.22/770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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