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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.01, 1,187.98 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.01, 1,187.98 and 244.25 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.01 : 1,187.98 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.01/1,187.98 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.01x = 1,187.98 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.01x = 290,157.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,157.56/792.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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