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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.33, 1,126.24 and 360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.33, 1,126.24 and 360.76 is: 540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.33 : 1,126.24 = 360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.33/1,126.24 = 360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.33x = 1,126.24 × 360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.33x = 406,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,300.54/751.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.78

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