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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.37, 1,125.36 and 311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.37, 1,125.36 and 311.50 is: 467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.37 : 1,125.36 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.37/1,125.36 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.37x = 1,125.36 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.37x = 350,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,549.64/750.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.17

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