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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.38, 1,160.30 and 253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.38, 1,160.30 and 253.45 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.38 : 1,160.30 = 253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.38/1,160.30 = 253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.38x = 1,160.30 × 253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.38x = 294,078.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,078.04/773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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