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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.36, 1,128.74 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.36, 1,128.74 and 290.16 is: 435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.36 : 1,128.74 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.36/1,128.74 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.36x = 1,128.74 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.36x = 327,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,513.75/752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.32

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