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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.16, 1,155.46 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.16, 1,155.46 and 257.52 is: 386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.16 : 1,155.46 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.16/1,155.46 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.16x = 1,155.46 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.16x = 297,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,554.06/770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.35

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