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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.39, 1,143.66 and 242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.39, 1,143.66 and 242.30 is: 363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.39 : 1,143.66 = 242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.39/1,143.66 = 242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.39x = 1,143.66 × 242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.39x = 277,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,103.10/762.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.47

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