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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.44, 1,129.32 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.44, 1,129.32 and 366.96 is: 551.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.44 : 1,129.32 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.44/1,129.32 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.44x = 1,129.32 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.44x = 414,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,415.27/751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.49

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