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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.34, 1,128.44 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.34, 1,128.44 and 290.10 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.34 : 1,128.44 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.34/1,128.44 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.34x = 1,128.44 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.34x = 327,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,360.44/752.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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