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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.33, 1,185.61 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.33, 1,185.61 and 242.45 is: 363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.33 : 1,185.61 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.33/1,185.61 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.33x = 1,185.61 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.33x = 287,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,451.14/790.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.71

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