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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.16, 1,140.39 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.16, 1,140.39 and 273.20 is: 409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.16 : 1,140.39 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.16/1,140.39 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.16x = 1,140.39 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.16x = 311,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,554.55/760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.85

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