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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.34, 1,143.53 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.34, 1,143.53 and 242.37 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.34 : 1,143.53 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.34/1,143.53 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.34x = 1,143.53 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.34x = 277,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,157.37/762.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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