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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.38, 1,185.34 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.38, 1,185.34 and 242.44 is: 363.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.38 : 1,185.34 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.38/1,185.34 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.38x = 1,185.34 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.38x = 287,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,373.83/790.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.59

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