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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.05, 1,140.50 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.05, 1,140.50 and 349.17 is: 523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.05 : 1,140.50 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.05/1,140.50 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.05x = 1,140.50 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.05x = 398,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,226.64/760.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.95

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