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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.09, 1,182.33 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.09, 1,182.33 and 240.27 is: 360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.09 : 1,182.33 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.09/1,182.33 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.09x = 1,182.33 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.09x = 284,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,078.53/788.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.47

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