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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.34, 1,128.30 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.34, 1,128.30 and 290.37 is: 435.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.34 : 1,128.30 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.34/1,128.30 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.34x = 1,128.30 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.34x = 327,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,624.47/752.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.47

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