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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.76, 1,151.22 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.76, 1,151.22 and 240.52 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.76 : 1,151.22 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.76/1,151.22 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.76x = 1,151.22 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.76x = 276,891.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,891.43/767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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