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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.23, 1,140.03 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.23, 1,140.03 and 369.90 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.23 : 1,140.03 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.23/1,140.03 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.23x = 1,140.03 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.23x = 421,697.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,697.10/760.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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