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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.04, 1,140.28 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.04, 1,140.28 and 273.20 is: 409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.04 : 1,140.28 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.04/1,140.28 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.04x = 1,140.28 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.04x = 311,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,524.50/760.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.88

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