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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.41, 1,124.62 and 360.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.41, 1,124.62 and 360.53 is: 540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.41 : 1,124.62 = 360.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.41/1,124.62 = 360.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.41x = 1,124.62 × 360.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.41x = 405,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,452.72/750.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.31

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