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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.54, 1,160.37 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.54, 1,160.37 and 334.80 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.54 : 1,160.37 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.54/1,160.37 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.54x = 1,160.37 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.54x = 388,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,491.88/774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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