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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.62, 1,136.18 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.62, 1,136.18 and 244.50 is: 366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.62 : 1,136.18 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.62/1,136.18 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.62x = 1,136.18 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.62x = 277,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,796.01/757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.67

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