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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.31, 1,155.54 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.31, 1,155.54 and 250.18 is: 375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.31 : 1,155.54 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.31/1,155.54 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.31x = 1,155.54 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.31x = 289,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,093.00/770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.29

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