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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,140.18 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,140.18 and 266.88 is: 400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,140.18 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,140.18 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,140.18 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 304,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,288.10/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.32

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