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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.26, 1,188.52 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.26, 1,188.52 and 244.31 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.26 : 1,188.52 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.26/1,188.52 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.26x = 1,188.52 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.26x = 290,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,367.59/792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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