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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.33, 1,126.53 and 361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.33, 1,126.53 and 361.31 is: 541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.33 : 1,126.53 = 361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.33/1,126.53 = 361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.33x = 1,126.53 × 361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.33x = 407,026.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,026.55/751.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.74

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