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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.75, 1,387.13 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.75, 1,387.13 and 240.75 is: 361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.75 : 1,387.13 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.75/1,387.13 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.75x = 1,387.13 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.75x = 333,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,950.34/924.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.13

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