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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.34, 1,182.13 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.34, 1,182.13 and 240.40 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.34 : 1,182.13 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.34/1,182.13 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.34x = 1,182.13 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.34x = 284,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,180.50/788.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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