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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.20, 1,135.88 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.20, 1,135.88 and 244.08 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.20 : 1,135.88 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.20/1,135.88 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.20x = 1,135.88 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.20x = 277,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,245.59/757.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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