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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.02, 1,150.60 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.02, 1,150.60 and 273.38 is: 410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.02 : 1,150.60 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.02/1,150.60 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.02x = 1,150.60 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.02x = 314,551.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,551.03/767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.09

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