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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.23, 1,140.36 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.23, 1,140.36 and 273.33 is: 410.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.23 : 1,140.36 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.23/1,140.36 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.23x = 1,140.36 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.23x = 311,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,694.60/760.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.00

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