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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.33, 1,128.92 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.33, 1,128.92 and 341.44 is: 512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.33 : 1,128.92 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.33/1,128.92 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.33x = 1,128.92 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.33x = 385,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,453.92/752.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.35

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