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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.12, 1,129.80 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.12, 1,129.80 and 240 is: 360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.12 : 1,129.80 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.12/1,129.80 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.12x = 1,129.80 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.12x = 271,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,152/753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.04

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