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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.12, 1,182.35 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.12, 1,182.35 and 240.35 is: 360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.12 : 1,182.35 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.12/1,182.35 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.12x = 1,182.35 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.12x = 284,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,171.91/788.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.57

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