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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.34, 1,152.91 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.34, 1,152.91 and 248.50 is: 372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.34 : 1,152.91 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.34/1,152.91 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.34x = 1,152.91 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.34x = 286,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,498.14/768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.88

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