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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.81, 1,153.10 and 255.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.81, 1,153.10 and 255.81 is: 383.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.81 : 1,153.10 = 255.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.81/1,153.10 = 255.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.81x = 1,153.10 × 255.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.81x = 294,973.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,973.23/768.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.68

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