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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.43, 1,149.71 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.43, 1,149.71 and 246.50 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.43 : 1,149.71 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.43/1,149.71 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.43x = 1,149.71 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.43x = 283,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,396.53/766.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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