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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.25, 1,182.44 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.25, 1,182.44 and 240.44 is: 360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.25 : 1,182.44 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.25/1,182.44 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.25x = 1,182.44 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.25x = 284,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,305.87/788.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.68

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