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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.71, 1,140.38 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.71, 1,140.38 and 349.17 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.71 : 1,140.38 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.71/1,140.38 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.71x = 1,140.38 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.71x = 398,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,184.74/759.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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