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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.33, 1,188.52 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.33, 1,188.52 and 244.52 is: 366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.33 : 1,188.52 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.33/1,188.52 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.33x = 1,188.52 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.33x = 290,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,616.19/792.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.79

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