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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.48, 1,140.70 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.48, 1,140.70 and 350.06 is: 524.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.48 : 1,140.70 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.48/1,140.70 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.48x = 1,140.70 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.48x = 399,305.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,305.99/761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.38

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