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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.21, 1,127.09 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.21, 1,127.09 and 366.19 is: 549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.21 : 1,127.09 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.21/1,127.09 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.21x = 1,127.09 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.21x = 412,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,727.18/751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.42

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