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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.77, 1,127.34 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.77, 1,127.34 and 361.76 is: 542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.77 : 1,127.34 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.77/1,127.34 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.77x = 1,127.34 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.77x = 407,820.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,820.88/751.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.48

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