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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.87, 1,141.95 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.87, 1,141.95 and 350.16 is: 524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.87 : 1,141.95 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.87/1,141.95 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.87x = 1,141.95 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.87x = 399,862.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,862.47/761.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.84

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