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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.03, 1,152.12 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.03, 1,152.12 and 247.91 is: 371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.03 : 1,152.12 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.03/1,152.12 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.03x = 1,152.12 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.03x = 285,616.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,616.31/768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.88

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