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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.00, 1,140.12 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.00, 1,140.12 and 246.88 is: 370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.00 : 1,140.12 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.00/1,140.12 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.00x = 1,140.12 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.00x = 281,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,465.89/760.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.35

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