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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.34, 1,151.04 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.34, 1,151.04 and 247.32 is: 370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.34 : 1,151.04 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.34/1,151.04 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.34x = 1,151.04 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.34x = 284,675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,675.21/767.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.99

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