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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.01, 1,146.18 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.01, 1,146.18 and 244.17 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.01 : 1,146.18 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.01/1,146.18 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.01x = 1,146.18 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.01x = 279,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,862.77/764.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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