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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.04, 1,144.55 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.04, 1,144.55 and 250.04 is: 375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.04 : 1,144.55 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.04/1,144.55 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.04x = 1,144.55 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.04x = 286,176.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,176.31/763.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.05

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