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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.50, 1,140.57 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.50, 1,140.57 and 240.39 is: 360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.50 : 1,140.57 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.50/1,140.57 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.50x = 1,140.57 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.50x = 274,181.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,181.62/760.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.53

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