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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.71, 1,127.01 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.71, 1,127.01 and 361.17 is: 541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.71 : 1,127.01 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.71/1,127.01 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.71x = 1,127.01 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.71x = 407,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,042.20/751.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.49

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