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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.28, 1,141.65 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.28, 1,141.65 and 241.13 is: 361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.28 : 1,141.65 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.28/1,141.65 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.28x = 1,141.65 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.28x = 275,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,280.36/761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.60

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