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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.04, 1,146.20 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.04, 1,146.20 and 244.16 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.04 : 1,146.20 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.04/1,146.20 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.04x = 1,146.20 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.04x = 279,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,849.24/764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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