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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.34, 1,155.91 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.34, 1,155.91 and 250.50 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.34 : 1,155.91 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.34/1,155.91 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.34x = 1,155.91 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.34x = 289,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,555.46/770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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