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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.43, 1,127.19 and 361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.43, 1,127.19 and 361.51 is: 542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.43 : 1,127.19 = 361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.43/1,127.19 = 361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.43x = 1,127.19 × 361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.43x = 407,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,490.46/751.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.29

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