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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.24, 1,127.46 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.24, 1,127.46 and 362 is: 542.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.24 : 1,127.46 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.24/1,127.46 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.24x = 1,127.46 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.24x = 408,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,140.52/752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.57

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