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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.41, 1,125.33 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.41, 1,125.33 and 360.16 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.41 : 1,125.33 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.41/1,125.33 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.41x = 1,125.33 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.41x = 405,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,301.02/750.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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