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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.32, 1,140.26 and 327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.32, 1,140.26 and 327.38 is: 490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.32 : 1,140.26 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.32/1,140.26 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.32x = 1,140.26 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.32x = 373,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,290.98/760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.97

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