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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.24, 1,140.94 and 349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.24, 1,140.94 and 349.81 is: 524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.24 : 1,140.94 = 349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.24/1,140.94 = 349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.24x = 1,140.94 × 349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.24x = 399,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,106.52/761.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.29

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