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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.18, 1,125.09 and 365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.18, 1,125.09 and 365.34 is: 547.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.18 : 1,125.09 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.18/1,125.09 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.18x = 1,125.09 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.18x = 411,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,040.38/750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.92

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