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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.31, 1,140.62 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.31, 1,140.62 and 240.40 is: 360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.31 : 1,140.62 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.31/1,140.62 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.31x = 1,140.62 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.31x = 274,199.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,199.34/760.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.64

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