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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.53, 1,140.80 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.53, 1,140.80 and 240.52 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.53 : 1,140.80 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.53/1,140.80 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.53x = 1,140.80 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.53x = 274,387.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,387.24/760.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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