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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.47, 1,145.30 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.47, 1,145.30 and 243.33 is: 365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.47 : 1,145.30 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.47/1,145.30 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.47x = 1,145.30 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.47x = 278,685.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,685.85/763.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.03

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