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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.00, 1,150.41 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.00, 1,150.41 and 246.90 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.00 : 1,150.41 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.00/1,150.41 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.00x = 1,150.41 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.00x = 284,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,036.23/767.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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