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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.46, 1,158 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.46, 1,158 and 252.15 is: 378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.46 : 1,158 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.46/1,158 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.46x = 1,158 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.46x = 291,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,989.70/772.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.00

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