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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.48, 1,140.42 and 349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.48, 1,140.42 and 349.54 is: 524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.48 : 1,140.42 = 349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.48/1,140.42 = 349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.48x = 1,140.42 × 349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.48x = 398,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,622.41/760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.17

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