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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.36, 1,128.13 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.36, 1,128.13 and 336.02 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.36 : 1,128.13 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.36/1,128.13 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.36x = 1,128.13 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.36x = 379,067.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,067.76/752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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