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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.19, 1,140.30 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.19, 1,140.30 and 240.18 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.19 : 1,140.30 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.19/1,140.30 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.19x = 1,140.30 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.19x = 273,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,877.25/760.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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