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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.60, 1,160.62 and 253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.60, 1,160.62 and 253.58 is: 380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.60 : 1,160.62 = 253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.60/1,160.62 = 253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.60x = 1,160.62 × 253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.60x = 294,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,303.58/773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.44

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