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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.88, 1,141.92 and 350.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.88, 1,141.92 and 350.67 is: 525.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.88 : 1,141.92 = 350.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.88/1,141.92 = 350.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.88x = 1,141.92 × 350.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.88x = 400,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,437.09/761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.59

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