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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.10, 1,150.29 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.10, 1,150.29 and 246.98 is: 370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.10 : 1,150.29 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.10/1,150.29 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.10x = 1,150.29 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.10x = 284,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,098.62/767.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.35

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