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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.48, 1,142.43 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.48, 1,142.43 and 241.50 is: 362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.48 : 1,142.43 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.48/1,142.43 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.48x = 1,142.43 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.48x = 275,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,896.85/761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.32

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