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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.32, 1,139.40 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.32, 1,139.40 and 349.56 is: 523.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.32 : 1,139.40 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.32/1,139.40 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.32x = 1,139.40 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.32x = 398,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,288.66/760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.84

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