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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.36, 1,156.38 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.36, 1,156.38 and 338.18 is: 506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.36 : 1,156.38 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.36/1,156.38 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.36x = 1,156.38 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.36x = 391,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,064.59/771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.98

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