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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.35, 1,188.35 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.35, 1,188.35 and 244.38 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.35 : 1,188.35 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.35/1,188.35 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.35x = 1,188.35 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.35x = 290,408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,408.97/792.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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