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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.38, 1,139.85 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.38, 1,139.85 and 273.16 is: 409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.38 : 1,139.85 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.38/1,139.85 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.38x = 1,139.85 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.38x = 311,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,361.43/760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.48

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