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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.35, 1,142.24 and 241.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.35, 1,142.24 and 241.42 is: 362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.35 : 1,142.24 = 241.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.35/1,142.24 = 241.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.35x = 1,142.24 × 241.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.35x = 275,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,759.58/761.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.20

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