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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.19, 1,129.97 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.19, 1,129.97 and 240.19 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.19 : 1,129.97 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.19/1,129.97 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.19x = 1,129.97 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.19x = 271,405.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,405.27/753.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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