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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.43, 1,182.30 and 240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.43, 1,182.30 and 240.49 is: 360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.43 : 1,182.30 = 240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.43/1,182.30 = 240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.43x = 1,182.30 × 240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.43x = 284,327.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,327.28/788.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.62

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