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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.38, 1,141.08 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.38, 1,141.08 and 370.62 is: 555.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.38 : 1,141.08 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.38/1,141.08 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.38x = 1,141.08 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.38x = 422,907.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,907.07/761.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.45

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