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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.04, 1,135.52 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.04, 1,135.52 and 244 is: 365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.04 : 1,135.52 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.04/1,135.52 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.04x = 1,135.52 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.04x = 277,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,066.88/757.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.99

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