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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.28, 1,155.49 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.28, 1,155.49 and 250.29 is: 375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.28 : 1,155.49 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.28/1,155.49 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.28x = 1,155.49 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.28x = 289,206.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,206.97/770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.46

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