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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.38, 1,140.48 and 321.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.38, 1,140.48 and 321.81 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.38 : 1,140.48 = 321.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.38/1,140.48 = 321.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.38x = 1,140.48 × 321.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.38x = 367,017.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,017.87/760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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