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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.16, 1,160.56 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.16, 1,160.56 and 334.62 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.16 : 1,160.56 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.16/1,160.56 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.16x = 1,160.56 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.16x = 388,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,346.59/773.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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