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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.64, 1,140.94 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.64, 1,140.94 and 350.21 is: 524.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.64 : 1,140.94 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.64/1,140.94 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.64x = 1,140.94 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.64x = 399,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,563.50/761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.61

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