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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.47, 1,188.30 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.47, 1,188.30 and 244.52 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.47 : 1,188.30 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.47/1,188.30 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.47x = 1,188.30 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.47x = 290,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,557.17/792.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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