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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,128.72 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,128.72 and 362.16 is: 543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,128.72 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,128.72 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,128.72 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 408,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,777.24/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.47

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