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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.37, 1,160.07 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.37, 1,160.07 and 253.37 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.37 : 1,160.07 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.37/1,160.07 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.37x = 1,160.07 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.37x = 293,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,926.94/773.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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