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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.25, 1,185.57 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.25, 1,185.57 and 242.46 is: 363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.25 : 1,185.57 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.25/1,185.57 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.25x = 1,185.57 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.25x = 287,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,453.30/790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.75

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