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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.54, 1,141.83 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.54, 1,141.83 and 350.33 is: 525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.54 : 1,141.83 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.54/1,141.83 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.54x = 1,141.83 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.54x = 400,011.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,011.59/761.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.27

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