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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.88, 1,153.56 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.88, 1,153.56 and 256.24 is: 384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.88 : 1,153.56 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.88/1,153.56 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.88x = 1,153.56 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.88x = 295,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,588.21/768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.44

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