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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.37, 1,140.84 and 349.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.37, 1,140.84 and 349.79 is: 524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.37 : 1,140.84 = 349.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.37/1,140.84 = 349.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.37x = 1,140.84 × 349.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.37x = 399,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,048.72/760.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.81

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