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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.34, 1,128.80 and 362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.34, 1,128.80 and 362.33 is: 543.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.34 : 1,128.80 = 362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.34/1,128.80 = 362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.34x = 1,128.80 × 362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.34x = 408,997.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,997.60/752.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.63

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