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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.02, 1,140.03 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.02, 1,140.03 and 240.03 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.02 : 1,140.03 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.02/1,140.03 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.02x = 1,140.03 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.02x = 273,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,641.40/760.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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