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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.10, 1,140.36 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.10, 1,140.36 and 327.14 is: 490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.10 : 1,140.36 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.10/1,140.36 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.10x = 1,140.36 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.10x = 373,057.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,057.37/760.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.80

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