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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.08, 1,140.12 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.08, 1,140.12 and 247.12 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.08 : 1,140.12 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.08/1,140.12 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.08x = 1,140.12 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.08x = 281,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,746.45/760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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