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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.46, 1,156.50 and 251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.46, 1,156.50 and 251.15 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.46 : 1,156.50 = 251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.46/1,156.50 = 251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.46x = 1,156.50 × 251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.46x = 290,449.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,449.19/771.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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