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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.14, 1,146.44 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.14, 1,146.44 and 251.50 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.14 : 1,146.44 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.14/1,146.44 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.14x = 1,146.44 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.14x = 288,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,329.66/764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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