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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.16, 1,182.29 and 240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.16, 1,182.29 and 240.38 is: 360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.16 : 1,182.29 = 240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.16/1,182.29 = 240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.16x = 1,182.29 × 240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.16x = 284,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,197.67/788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.58

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