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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.37, 1,158.57 and 252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.37, 1,158.57 and 252.37 is: 378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.37 : 1,158.57 = 252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.37/1,158.57 = 252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.37x = 1,158.57 × 252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.37x = 292,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,381.26/772.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.55

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