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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.25, 1,142.03 and 241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.25, 1,142.03 and 241.33 is: 362.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.25 : 1,142.03 = 241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.25/1,142.03 = 241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.25x = 1,142.03 × 241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.25x = 275,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,602.04/761.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.04

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