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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.35, 1,141.07 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.35, 1,141.07 and 349.23 is: 524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.35 : 1,141.07 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.35/1,141.07 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.35x = 1,141.07 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.35x = 398,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,495.88/760.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.10

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