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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.32, 1,149.53 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.32, 1,149.53 and 253.32 is: 379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.32 : 1,149.53 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.32/1,149.53 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.32x = 1,149.53 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.32x = 291,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,197.67/766.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.99

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