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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.25, 1,146.37 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.25, 1,146.37 and 244.25 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.25 : 1,146.37 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.25/1,146.37 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.25x = 1,146.37 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.25x = 280,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,000.20/764.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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