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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.44, 1,140.90 and 273.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.44, 1,140.90 and 273.57 is: 410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.44 : 1,140.90 = 273.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.44/1,140.90 = 273.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.44x = 1,140.90 × 273.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.44x = 312,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,116.01/760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.44

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