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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.53, 1,160.37 and 253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.53, 1,160.37 and 253.51 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.53 : 1,160.37 = 253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.53/1,160.37 = 253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.53x = 1,160.37 × 253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.53x = 294,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,165.40/773.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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