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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.83, 1,127.75 and 366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.83, 1,127.75 and 366.75 is: 550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.83 : 1,127.75 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.83/1,127.75 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.83x = 1,127.75 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.83x = 413,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,600.48/751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.13

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