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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.48, 1,141.92 and 350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.48, 1,141.92 and 350.54 is: 525.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.48 : 1,141.92 = 350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.48/1,141.92 = 350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.48x = 1,141.92 × 350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.48x = 400,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,288.64/761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.67

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