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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.28, 1,157 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.28, 1,157 and 251.16 is: 376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.28 : 1,157 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.28/1,157 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.28x = 1,157 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.28x = 290,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,592.12/771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.77

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