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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.10, 1,182.38 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.10, 1,182.38 and 240.30 is: 360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.10 : 1,182.38 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.10/1,182.38 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.10x = 1,182.38 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.10x = 284,124.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,124.71/788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.52

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