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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.31, 1,141.05 and 350.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.31, 1,141.05 and 350.37 is: 525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.31 : 1,141.05 = 350.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.31/1,141.05 = 350.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.31x = 1,141.05 × 350.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.31x = 399,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,789.69/761.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.13

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