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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.68, 1,140.33 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.68, 1,140.33 and 349.48 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.68 : 1,140.33 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.68/1,140.33 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.68x = 1,140.33 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.68x = 398,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,522.53/760.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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