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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,155.20 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,155.20 and 250.16 is: 375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,155.20 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,155.20 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,155.20 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 288,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,977.81/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.28

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