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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.04, 1,146.02 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.04, 1,146.02 and 251 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.04 : 1,146.02 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.04/1,146.02 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.04x = 1,146.02 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.04x = 287,651.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,651.02/764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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