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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.30, 1,125.50 and 360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.30, 1,125.50 and 360.39 is: 540.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.30 : 1,125.50 = 360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.30/1,125.50 = 360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.30x = 1,125.50 × 360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.30x = 405,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,618.95/750.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.61

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