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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.32, 1,158.38 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.32, 1,158.38 and 252.32 is: 378.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.32 : 1,158.38 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.32/1,158.38 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.32x = 1,158.38 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.32x = 292,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,277.75/772.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.44

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