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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.33, 1,125.50 and 311.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.33, 1,125.50 and 311.51 is: 467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.33 : 1,125.50 = 311.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.33/1,125.50 = 311.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.33x = 1,125.50 × 311.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.33x = 350,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,604.51/750.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.27

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