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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.12, 1,140.79 and 350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.12, 1,140.79 and 350.30 is: 525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.12 : 1,140.79 = 350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.12/1,140.79 = 350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.12x = 1,140.79 × 350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.12x = 399,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,612.16/761.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.03

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