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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.44, 1,150.75 and 247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.44, 1,150.75 and 247.33 is: 370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.44 : 1,150.75 = 247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.44/1,150.75 = 247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.44x = 1,150.75 × 247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.44x = 284,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,615.00/767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.86

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