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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.34, 1,185.65 and 242.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.34, 1,185.65 and 242.51 is: 363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.34 : 1,185.65 = 242.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.34/1,185.65 = 242.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.34x = 1,185.65 × 242.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.34x = 287,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,531.98/790.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.81

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