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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.38, 1,140.66 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.38, 1,140.66 and 273.48 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.38 : 1,140.66 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.38/1,140.66 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.38x = 1,140.66 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.38x = 311,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,947.70/760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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