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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.27, 1,182.38 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.27, 1,182.38 and 268.26 is: 402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.27 : 1,182.38 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.27/1,182.38 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.27x = 1,182.38 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.27x = 317,185.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,185.26/788.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.38

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