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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,158.75 and 252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,158.75 and 252.42 is: 378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,158.75 = 252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,158.75 = 252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,158.75 × 252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 292,484.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,484.62/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.68

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