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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.26, 1,160.02 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.26, 1,160.02 and 253.11 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.26 : 1,160.02 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.26/1,160.02 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.26x = 1,160.02 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.26x = 293,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,612.66/773.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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