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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.44, 1,140.18 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.44, 1,140.18 and 349.04 is: 523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.44 : 1,140.18 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.44/1,140.18 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.44x = 1,140.18 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.44x = 397,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,972.76/760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.35

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