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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.60, 1,160.76 and 334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.60, 1,160.76 and 334.99 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.60 : 1,160.76 = 334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.60/1,160.76 = 334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.60x = 1,160.76 × 334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.60x = 388,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,837.38/773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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