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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.72, 1,141.80 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.72, 1,141.80 and 351.16 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.72 : 1,141.80 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.72/1,141.80 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.72x = 1,141.80 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.72x = 400,954.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,954.49/761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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