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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.30, 1,156.20 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.30, 1,156.20 and 337.92 is: 506.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.30 : 1,156.20 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.30/1,156.20 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.30x = 1,156.20 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.30x = 390,703.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,703.10/771.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.55

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