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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.76, 1,140.68 and 350.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.76, 1,140.68 and 350.03 is: 524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.76 : 1,140.68 = 350.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.76/1,140.68 = 350.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.76x = 1,140.68 × 350.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.76x = 399,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,264.77/760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.83

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