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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.64, 1,155.60 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.64, 1,155.60 and 337.92 is: 506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.64 : 1,155.60 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.64/1,155.60 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.64x = 1,155.60 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.64x = 390,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,500.35/770.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.72

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