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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.22, 1,127.78 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.22, 1,127.78 and 361.74 is: 542.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.22 : 1,127.78 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.22/1,127.78 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.22x = 1,127.78 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.22x = 407,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,963.14/752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.35

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