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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.33, 1,151.13 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.33, 1,151.13 and 247.28 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.33 : 1,151.13 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.33/1,151.13 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.33x = 1,151.13 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.33x = 284,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,645.67/767.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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