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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.02, 1,140.10 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.02, 1,140.10 and 273.02 is: 409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.02 : 1,140.10 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.02/1,140.10 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.02x = 1,140.10 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.02x = 311,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,270.10/760.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.56

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