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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.08, 1,124.36 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.08, 1,124.36 and 359.51 is: 538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.08 : 1,124.36 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.08/1,124.36 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.08x = 1,124.36 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.08x = 404,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,220.94/750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.90

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