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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849, 1,273.50 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849, 1,273.50 and 241 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849 : 1,273.50 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849/1,273.50 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849x = 1,273.50 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849x = 306,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,913.50/849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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