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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.09, 1,152.24 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.09, 1,152.24 and 247.92 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.09 : 1,152.24 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.09/1,152.24 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.09x = 1,152.24 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.09x = 285,662.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,662.73/768.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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