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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.30, 1,129.91 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.30, 1,129.91 and 240.26 is: 360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.30 : 1,129.91 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.30/1,129.91 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.30x = 1,129.91 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.30x = 271,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,472.18/753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.38

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