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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.32, 1,145.01 and 243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.32, 1,145.01 and 243.35 is: 365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.32 : 1,145.01 = 243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.32/1,145.01 = 243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.32x = 1,145.01 × 243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.32x = 278,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,643.42/763.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.04

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