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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.05, 1,128.08 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.05, 1,128.08 and 232.04 is: 348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.05 : 1,128.08 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.05/1,128.08 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.05x = 1,128.08 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.05x = 261,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,763.08/752.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.07

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