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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.32, 1,129.71 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.32, 1,129.71 and 240.32 is: 360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.32 : 1,129.71 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.32/1,129.71 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.32x = 1,129.71 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.32x = 271,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,491.91/753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.39

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