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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.70, 1,145.40 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.70, 1,145.40 and 250.70 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.70 : 1,145.40 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.70/1,145.40 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.70x = 1,145.40 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.70x = 287,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,151.78/763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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