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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.63, 1,150.12 and 253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.63, 1,150.12 and 253.63 is: 380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.63 : 1,150.12 = 253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.63/1,150.12 = 253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.63x = 1,150.12 × 253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.63x = 291,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,698.55/766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.50

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