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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.20, 1,152.04 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.20, 1,152.04 and 248.06 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.20 : 1,152.04 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.20/1,152.04 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.20x = 1,152.04 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.20x = 285,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,777.77/768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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