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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.03, 1,135.55 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.03, 1,135.55 and 244.03 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.03 : 1,135.55 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.03/1,135.55 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.03x = 1,135.55 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.03x = 277,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,108.92/757.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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