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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.27, 1,141.90 and 350.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.27, 1,141.90 and 350.35 is: 525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.27 : 1,141.90 = 350.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.27/1,141.90 = 350.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.27x = 1,141.90 × 350.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.27x = 400,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,064.15/761.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.52

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