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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.03, 1,140.14 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.03, 1,140.14 and 240.08 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.03 : 1,140.14 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.03/1,140.14 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.03x = 1,140.14 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.03x = 273,719.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,719.71/760.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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