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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.45, 1,155.74 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.45, 1,155.74 and 337.50 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.45 : 1,155.74 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.45/1,155.74 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.45x = 1,155.74 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.45x = 390,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,060.56/770.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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