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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,128.60 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,128.60 and 367.44 is: 551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,128.60 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,128.60 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,128.60 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 414,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,692.78/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.34

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