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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.08, 1,128.40 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.08, 1,128.40 and 341.60 is: 512.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.08 : 1,128.40 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.08/1,128.40 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.08x = 1,128.40 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.08x = 385,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,461.44/752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.53

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