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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.01, 1,102.51 and 241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.01, 1,102.51 and 241.41 is: 362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.01 : 1,102.51 = 241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.01/1,102.51 = 241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.01x = 1,102.51 × 241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.01x = 266,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,161.38/735.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.12

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