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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.36, 1,128.44 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.36, 1,128.44 and 356.94 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.36 : 1,128.44 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.36/1,128.44 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.36x = 1,128.44 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.36x = 402,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,783.59/752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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