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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.11, 1,141.26 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.11, 1,141.26 and 240.98 is: 361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.11 : 1,141.26 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.11/1,141.26 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.11x = 1,141.26 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.11x = 275,016.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,016.26/761.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.33

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