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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.29, 1,182.44 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.29, 1,182.44 and 240.46 is: 360.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.29 : 1,182.44 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.29/1,182.44 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.29x = 1,182.44 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.29x = 284,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,328.32/788.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.69

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