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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.38, 1,140.93 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.38, 1,140.93 and 349.80 is: 524.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.38 : 1,140.93 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.38/1,140.93 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.38x = 1,140.93 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.38x = 399,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,097.31/760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.87

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