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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.34, 1,188.68 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.34, 1,188.68 and 244.50 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.34 : 1,188.68 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.34/1,188.68 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.34x = 1,188.68 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.34x = 290,632.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,632.26/792.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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