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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.49, 1,165.84 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.49, 1,165.84 and 250.32 is: 375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.49 : 1,165.84 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.49/1,165.84 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.49x = 1,165.84 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.49x = 291,833.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,833.07/777.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.35

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