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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.16, 1,182.32 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.16, 1,182.32 and 268.16 is: 402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.16 : 1,182.32 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.16/1,182.32 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.16x = 1,182.32 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.16x = 317,050.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,050.93/788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.27

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