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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.30, 1,127.30 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.30, 1,127.30 and 340.56 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.30 : 1,127.30 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.30/1,127.30 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.30x = 1,127.30 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.30x = 383,911.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,911.59/751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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