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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.06, 1,131.10 and 241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.06, 1,131.10 and 241.06 is: 361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.06 : 1,131.10 = 241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.06/1,131.10 = 241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.06x = 1,131.10 × 241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.06x = 272,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,662.97/754.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.59

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