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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.07, 1,140.58 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.07, 1,140.58 and 370.59 is: 555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.07 : 1,140.58 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.07/1,140.58 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.07x = 1,140.58 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.07x = 422,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,687.54/761.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.39

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