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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.27, 1,127.75 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.27, 1,127.75 and 335.48 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.27 : 1,127.75 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.27/1,127.75 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.27x = 1,127.75 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.27x = 378,338.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,338.71/752.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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