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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.40, 1,140.06 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.40, 1,140.06 and 370.52 is: 555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.40 : 1,140.06 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.40/1,140.06 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.40x = 1,140.06 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.40x = 422,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,415.03/760.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.52

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