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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.34, 1,141.11 and 350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.34, 1,141.11 and 350.10 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.34 : 1,141.11 = 350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.34/1,141.11 = 350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.34x = 1,141.11 × 350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.34x = 399,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,502.61/761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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