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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.58, 1,140.09 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.58, 1,140.09 and 369.80 is: 555.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.58 : 1,140.09 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.58/1,140.09 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.58x = 1,140.09 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.58x = 421,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,599.58/759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.05

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