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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.30, 1,150.91 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.30, 1,150.91 and 247.32 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.30 : 1,150.91 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.30/1,150.91 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.30x = 1,150.91 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.30x = 284,641.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,641.82/767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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