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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.31, 1,140.37 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.31, 1,140.37 and 266.63 is: 399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.31 : 1,140.37 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.31/1,140.37 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.31x = 1,140.37 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.31x = 304,056.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,056.90/760.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.91

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