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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.88, 1,150.38 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.88, 1,150.38 and 383.40 is: 574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.88 : 1,150.38 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.88/1,150.38 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.88x = 1,150.38 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.88x = 441,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,055.69/767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.38

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