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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.00, 1,181.58 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.00, 1,181.58 and 240.12 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.00 : 1,181.58 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.00/1,181.58 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.00x = 1,181.58 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.00x = 283,720.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,720.99/788.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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