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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.42, 1,140.31 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.42, 1,140.31 and 349.44 is: 524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.42 : 1,140.31 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.42/1,140.31 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.42x = 1,140.31 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.42x = 398,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,469.93/760.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.01

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