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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.38, 1,188.53 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.38, 1,188.53 and 244.56 is: 366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.38 : 1,188.53 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.38/1,188.53 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.38x = 1,188.53 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.38x = 290,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,666.90/792.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.83

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