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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.28, 1,140.03 and 349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.28, 1,140.03 and 349.07 is: 523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.28 : 1,140.03 = 349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.28/1,140.03 = 349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.28x = 1,140.03 × 349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.28x = 397,944.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,944.57/760.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.42

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