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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.33, 1,125.03 and 360.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.33, 1,125.03 and 360.31 is: 540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.33 : 1,125.03 = 360.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.33/1,125.03 = 360.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.33x = 1,125.03 × 360.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.33x = 405,359.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,359.56/750.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.24

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