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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.36, 1,154.88 and 337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.36, 1,154.88 and 337.18 is: 505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.36 : 1,154.88 = 337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.36/1,154.88 = 337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.36x = 1,154.88 × 337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.36x = 389,402.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,402.44/770.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.48

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