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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.24, 1,160.04 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.24, 1,160.04 and 253.24 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.24 : 1,160.04 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.24/1,160.04 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.24x = 1,160.04 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.24x = 293,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,768.53/773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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