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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.28, 1,140.80 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.28, 1,140.80 and 273.44 is: 410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.28 : 1,140.80 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.28/1,140.80 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.28x = 1,140.80 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.28x = 311,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,940.35/760.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.30

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