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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.52, 1,140.08 and 370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.52, 1,140.08 and 370.30 is: 555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.52 : 1,140.08 = 370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.52/1,140.08 = 370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.52x = 1,140.08 × 370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.52x = 422,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,171.62/760.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.11

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