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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.51, 1,141.04 and 349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.51, 1,141.04 and 349.39 is: 524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.51 : 1,141.04 = 349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.51/1,141.04 = 349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.51x = 1,141.04 × 349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.51x = 398,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,665.09/760.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.20

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