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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.24, 1,125.90 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.24, 1,125.90 and 361 is: 541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.24 : 1,125.90 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.24/1,125.90 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.24x = 1,125.90 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.24x = 406,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,449.90/751.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.04

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