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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.40, 1,146.42 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.40, 1,146.42 and 251.40 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.40 : 1,146.42 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.40/1,146.42 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.40x = 1,146.42 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.40x = 288,209.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,209.99/764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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