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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.37, 1,125.07 and 360.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.37, 1,125.07 and 360.49 is: 540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.37 : 1,125.07 = 360.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.37/1,125.07 = 360.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.37x = 1,125.07 × 360.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.37x = 405,576.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,576.48/750.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.50

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