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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.25, 1,140.39 and 247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.25, 1,140.39 and 247.25 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.25 : 1,140.39 = 247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.25/1,140.39 = 247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.25x = 1,140.39 × 247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.25x = 281,961.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,961.43/760.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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