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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.42, 1,152.33 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.42, 1,152.33 and 248.55 is: 372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.42 : 1,152.33 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.42/1,152.33 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.42x = 1,152.33 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.42x = 286,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,411.62/768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.73

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