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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.24, 1,153.60 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.24, 1,153.60 and 249.10 is: 373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.24 : 1,153.60 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.24/1,153.60 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.24x = 1,153.60 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.24x = 287,363.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,363.51/769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.57

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