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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.28, 1,141.32 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.28, 1,141.32 and 350.12 is: 524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.28 : 1,141.32 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.28/1,141.32 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.28x = 1,141.32 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.28x = 399,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,598.96/761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.90

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