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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.36, 1,135.32 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.36, 1,135.32 and 244 is: 365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.36 : 1,135.32 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.36/1,135.32 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.36x = 1,135.32 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.36x = 277,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,018.08/757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.77

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