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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.24, 1,139.97 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.24, 1,139.97 and 370 is: 554.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.24 : 1,139.97 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.24/1,139.97 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.24x = 1,139.97 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.24x = 421,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,788.90/760.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.81

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