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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.16, 1,140.48 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.16, 1,140.48 and 273.22 is: 409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.16 : 1,140.48 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.16/1,140.48 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.16x = 1,140.48 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.16x = 311,599.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,599.09/760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.91

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