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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.31, 1,150.27 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.31, 1,150.27 and 280.02 is: 419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.31 : 1,150.27 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.31/1,150.27 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.31x = 1,150.27 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.31x = 322,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,098.61/767.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.78

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