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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.35, 1,151.03 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.35, 1,151.03 and 254.35 is: 381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.35 : 1,151.03 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.35/1,151.03 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.35x = 1,151.03 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.35x = 292,760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,760.33/767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.52

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