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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.44, 1,185.61 and 242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.44, 1,185.61 and 242.57 is: 363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.44 : 1,185.61 = 242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.44/1,185.61 = 242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.44x = 1,185.61 × 242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.44x = 287,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,593.42/790.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.84

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