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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.32, 1,142.15 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.32, 1,142.15 and 248.32 is: 372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.32 : 1,142.15 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.32/1,142.15 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.32x = 1,142.15 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.32x = 283,618.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,618.69/761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.54

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