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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.41, 1,136.11 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.41, 1,136.11 and 244.41 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.41 : 1,136.11 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.41/1,136.11 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.41x = 1,136.11 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.41x = 277,672.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,672.23/757.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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