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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.66, 1,141.50 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.66, 1,141.50 and 349.80 is: 524.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.66 : 1,141.50 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.66/1,141.50 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.66x = 1,141.50 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.66x = 399,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,296.70/760.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.93

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