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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.16, 1,142.10 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.16, 1,142.10 and 350.58 is: 526.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.16 : 1,142.10 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.16/1,142.10 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.16x = 1,142.10 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.16x = 400,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,397.42/761.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.04

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