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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.02, 1,160.52 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.02, 1,160.52 and 253.76 is: 380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.02 : 1,160.52 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.02/1,160.52 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.02x = 1,160.52 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.02x = 294,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,493.56/774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.47

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