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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.41, 1,141.34 and 350.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.41, 1,141.34 and 350.85 is: 525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.41 : 1,141.34 = 350.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.41/1,141.34 = 350.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.41x = 1,141.34 × 350.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.41x = 400,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,439.14/761.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.92

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