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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.01, 1,140.48 and 370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.01, 1,140.48 and 370.47 is: 555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.01 : 1,140.48 = 370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.01/1,140.48 = 370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.01x = 1,140.48 × 370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.01x = 422,513.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,513.63/761.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.20

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