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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.06, 1,141.93 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.06, 1,141.93 and 350.50 is: 525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.06 : 1,141.93 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.06/1,141.93 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.06x = 1,141.93 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.06x = 400,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,246.47/761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.91

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