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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.55, 1,141.82 and 350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.55, 1,141.82 and 350.13 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.55 : 1,141.82 = 350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.55/1,141.82 = 350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.55x = 1,141.82 × 350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.55x = 399,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,783.69/761.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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