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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.01, 1,141.65 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.01, 1,141.65 and 350.18 is: 525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.01 : 1,141.65 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.01/1,141.65 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.01x = 1,141.65 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.01x = 399,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,781.25/761.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.33

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