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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.51, 1,140.89 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.51, 1,140.89 and 349.68 is: 524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.51 : 1,140.89 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.51/1,140.89 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.51x = 1,140.89 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.51x = 398,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,947.29/760.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.58

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