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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.46, 1,127.18 and 366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.46, 1,127.18 and 366.38 is: 549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.46 : 1,127.18 = 366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.46/1,127.18 = 366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.46x = 1,127.18 × 366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.46x = 412,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,971.49/751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.56

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