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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.28, 1,402.91 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.28, 1,402.91 and 241.90 is: 362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.28 : 1,402.91 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.28/1,402.91 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.28x = 1,402.91 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.28x = 339,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,358.17/935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.84

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