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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.31, 1,142.01 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.31, 1,142.01 and 241.34 is: 362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.31 : 1,142.01 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.31/1,142.01 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.31x = 1,142.01 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.31x = 275,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,606.98/761.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.02

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