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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.50, 1,131.75 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.50, 1,131.75 and 241.50 is: 362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.50 : 1,131.75 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.50/1,131.75 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.50x = 1,131.75 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.50x = 273,317.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,317.63/754.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.25

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