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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.36, 1,185.43 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.36, 1,185.43 and 242.49 is: 363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.36 : 1,185.43 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.36/1,185.43 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.36x = 1,185.43 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.36x = 287,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,459.90/790.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.71

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