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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.68, 1,140.66 and 349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.68, 1,140.66 and 349.29 is: 523.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.68 : 1,140.66 = 349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.68/1,140.66 = 349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.68x = 1,140.66 × 349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.68x = 398,421.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,421.13/760.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.77

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