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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.35, 1,140.74 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.35, 1,140.74 and 240.42 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.35 : 1,140.74 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.35/1,140.74 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.35x = 1,140.74 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.35x = 274,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,255.51/760.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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