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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.04, 1,144.64 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.04, 1,144.64 and 250.08 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.04 : 1,144.64 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.04/1,144.64 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.04x = 1,144.64 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.04x = 286,251.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,251.57/763.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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