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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.34, 1,146.36 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.34, 1,146.36 and 244.40 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.34 : 1,146.36 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.34/1,146.36 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.34x = 1,146.36 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.34x = 280,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,170.38/764.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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