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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.18, 1,151.86 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.18, 1,151.86 and 377.60 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.18 : 1,151.86 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.18/1,151.86 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.18x = 1,151.86 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.18x = 434,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,942.34/768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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