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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.39, 1,141.17 and 350.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.39, 1,141.17 and 350.11 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.39 : 1,141.17 = 350.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.39/1,141.17 = 350.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.39x = 1,141.17 × 350.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.39x = 399,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,535.03/761.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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