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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.37, 1,150.65 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.37, 1,150.65 and 280.38 is: 420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.37 : 1,150.65 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.37/1,150.65 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.37x = 1,150.65 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.37x = 322,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,619.25/767.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.42

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