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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.34, 1,142.03 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.34, 1,142.03 and 241.37 is: 362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.34 : 1,142.03 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.34/1,142.03 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.34x = 1,142.03 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.34x = 275,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,650.96/761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.06

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