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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.16, 1,126.14 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.16, 1,126.14 and 360.96 is: 541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.16 : 1,126.14 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.16/1,126.14 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.16x = 1,126.14 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.16x = 406,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,491.49/751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.15

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