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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.46, 1,141.26 and 350.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.46, 1,141.26 and 350.03 is: 524.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.46 : 1,141.26 = 350.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.46/1,141.26 = 350.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.46x = 1,141.26 × 350.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.46x = 399,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,469.53/761.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.61

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