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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.16, 1,149.37 and 246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.16, 1,149.37 and 246.01 is: 369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.16 : 1,149.37 = 246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.16/1,149.37 = 246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.16x = 1,149.37 × 246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.16x = 282,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,756.51/766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.06

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