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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.44, 1,155.93 and 337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.44, 1,155.93 and 337.90 is: 506.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.44 : 1,155.93 = 337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.44/1,155.93 = 337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.44x = 1,155.93 × 337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.44x = 390,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,588.75/770.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.97

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