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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.74, 1,403.59 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.74, 1,403.59 and 242.40 is: 363.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.74 : 1,403.59 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.74/1,403.59 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.74x = 1,403.59 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.74x = 340,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,230.22/935.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.59

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