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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760, 1,140.21 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760, 1,140.21 and 327.22 is: 490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760 : 1,140.21 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760/1,140.21 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760x = 1,140.21 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760x = 373,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,099.52/760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.92

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