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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.40, 1,140.64 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.40, 1,140.64 and 240.44 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.40 : 1,140.64 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.40/1,140.64 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.40x = 1,140.64 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.40x = 274,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,255.48/760.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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