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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.05, 1,185.33 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.05, 1,185.33 and 242.34 is: 363.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.05 : 1,185.33 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.05/1,185.33 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.05x = 1,185.33 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.05x = 287,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,252.87/790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.59

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