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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.39, 1,160.20 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.39, 1,160.20 and 253.26 is: 379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.39 : 1,160.20 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.39/1,160.20 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.39x = 1,160.20 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.39x = 293,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,832.25/773.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.93

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