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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.25, 1,125.57 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.25, 1,125.57 and 237.25 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.25 : 1,125.57 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.25/1,125.57 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.25x = 1,125.57 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.25x = 267,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,041.48/750.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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