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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.31, 1,128.53 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.31, 1,128.53 and 258.53 is: 387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.31 : 1,128.53 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.31/1,128.53 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.31x = 1,128.53 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.31x = 291,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,751.93/752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.81

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