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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.53, 1,142.04 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.53, 1,142.04 and 350.44 is: 525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.53 : 1,142.04 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.53/1,142.04 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.53x = 1,142.04 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.53x = 400,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,218.48/761.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.55

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