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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,150.38 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,150.38 and 247.08 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,150.38 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,150.38 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,150.38 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 284,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,235.89/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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