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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.40, 1,140.27 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.40, 1,140.27 and 349.40 is: 523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.40 : 1,140.27 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.40/1,140.27 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.40x = 1,140.27 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.40x = 398,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,410.34/760.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.95

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