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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.55, 1,136.32 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.55, 1,136.32 and 244.55 is: 366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.55 : 1,136.32 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.55/1,136.32 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.55x = 1,136.32 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.55x = 277,889.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,889.29/757.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.83

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