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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.08, 1,127.36 and 361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.08, 1,127.36 and 361.51 is: 541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.08 : 1,127.36 = 361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.08/1,127.36 = 361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.08x = 1,127.36 × 361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.08x = 407,551.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,551.91/752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.90

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