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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.96, 1,146.18 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.96, 1,146.18 and 251 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.96 : 1,146.18 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.96/1,146.18 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.96x = 1,146.18 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.96x = 287,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,691.18/763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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