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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.39, 1,141.13 and 349.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.39, 1,141.13 and 349.99 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.39 : 1,141.13 = 349.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.39/1,141.13 = 349.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.39x = 1,141.13 × 349.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.39x = 399,384.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,384.09/760.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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