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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,140.90 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,140.90 and 350.34 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,140.90 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,140.90 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,140.90 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 399,702.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,702.91/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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