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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.23, 1,140.35 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.23, 1,140.35 and 247.23 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.23 : 1,140.35 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.23/1,140.35 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.23x = 1,140.35 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.23x = 281,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,927.49/760.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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