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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.23, 1,127.39 and 366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.23, 1,127.39 and 366.75 is: 550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.23 : 1,127.39 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.23/1,127.39 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.23x = 1,127.39 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.23x = 413,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,468.45/751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.39

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