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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.44, 1,130.16 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.44, 1,130.16 and 240.44 is: 360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.44 : 1,130.16 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.44/1,130.16 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.44x = 1,130.16 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.44x = 271,735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,735.67/753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.66

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