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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.32, 1,126.84 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.32, 1,126.84 and 366.76 is: 549.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.32 : 1,126.84 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.32/1,126.84 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.32x = 1,126.84 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.32x = 413,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,279.84/752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.34

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