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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.63, 1,144.04 and 242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.63, 1,144.04 and 242.53 is: 363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.63 : 1,144.04 = 242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.63/1,144.04 = 242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.63x = 1,144.04 × 242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.63x = 277,464.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,464.02/762.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.83

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