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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.30, 1,142.94 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.30, 1,142.94 and 350.88 is: 526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.30 : 1,142.94 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.30/1,142.94 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.30x = 1,142.94 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.30x = 401,034.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,034.79/762.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.09

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