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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.37, 1,182.50 and 268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.37, 1,182.50 and 268.33 is: 402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.37 : 1,182.50 = 268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.37/1,182.50 = 268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.37x = 1,182.50 × 268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.37x = 317,300.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,300.23/788.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.48

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