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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.10, 1,185.08 and 242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.10, 1,185.08 and 242.29 is: 363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.10 : 1,185.08 = 242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.10/1,185.08 = 242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.10x = 1,185.08 × 242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.10x = 287,128.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,128.86/790.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.41

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