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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.15, 1,156.45 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.15, 1,156.45 and 332.38 is: 498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.15 : 1,156.45 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.15/1,156.45 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.15x = 1,156.45 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.15x = 384,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,379.77/771.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.45

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