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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.36, 1,151.14 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.36, 1,151.14 and 247.38 is: 371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.36 : 1,151.14 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.36/1,151.14 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.36x = 1,151.14 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.36x = 284,769.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,769.01/767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.10

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