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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.32, 1,140.31 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.32, 1,140.31 and 240.36 is: 360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.32 : 1,140.31 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.32/1,140.31 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.32x = 1,140.31 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.32x = 274,084.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,084.91/760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.49

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