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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.25, 1,140.18 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.25, 1,140.18 and 273.31 is: 409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.25 : 1,140.18 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.25/1,140.18 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.25x = 1,140.18 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.25x = 311,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,622.60/760.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.89

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