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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.30, 1,160.46 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.30, 1,160.46 and 340.52 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.30 : 1,160.46 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.30/1,160.46 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.30x = 1,160.46 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.30x = 395,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,159.84/773.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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