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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.28, 1,188.59 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.28, 1,188.59 and 244.50 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.28 : 1,188.59 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.28/1,188.59 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.28x = 1,188.59 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.28x = 290,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,610.26/792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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