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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.18, 1,140.48 and 247.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.18, 1,140.48 and 247.18 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.18 : 1,140.48 = 247.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.18/1,140.48 = 247.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.18x = 1,140.48 × 247.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.18x = 281,903.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,903.85/760.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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