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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.39, 1,127.40 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.39, 1,127.40 and 361.60 is: 542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.39 : 1,127.40 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.39/1,127.40 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.39x = 1,127.40 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.39x = 407,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,667.84/751.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.55

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