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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.49, 1,152.95 and 248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.49, 1,152.95 and 248.47 is: 372.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.49 : 1,152.95 = 248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.49/1,152.95 = 248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.49x = 1,152.95 × 248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.49x = 286,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,469.36/768.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.77

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