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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.28, 1,128.54 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.28, 1,128.54 and 239.28 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.28 : 1,128.54 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.28/1,128.54 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.28x = 1,128.54 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.28x = 270,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,037.05/752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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