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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.58, 1,127.37 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.58, 1,127.37 and 366.50 is: 549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.58 : 1,127.37 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.58/1,127.37 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.58x = 1,127.37 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.58x = 413,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,181.11/751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.75

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