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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.28, 1,160.04 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.28, 1,160.04 and 225.60 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.28 : 1,160.04 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.28/1,160.04 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.28x = 1,160.04 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.28x = 261,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,705.02/773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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