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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.13, 1,144.25 and 243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.13, 1,144.25 and 243.03 is: 364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.13 : 1,144.25 = 243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.13/1,144.25 = 243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.13x = 1,144.25 × 243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.13x = 278,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,087.08/763.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.40

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