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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.21, 1,141.90 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.21, 1,141.90 and 241.24 is: 361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.21 : 1,141.90 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.21/1,141.90 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.21x = 1,141.90 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.21x = 275,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,469.70/761.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.88

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