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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.25, 1,182.51 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.25, 1,182.51 and 240.37 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.25 : 1,182.51 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.25/1,182.51 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.25x = 1,182.51 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.25x = 284,239.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,239.93/788.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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