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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.38, 1,038.22 and 433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.38, 1,038.22 and 433.36 is: 598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.38 : 1,038.22 = 433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.38/1,038.22 = 433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.38x = 1,038.22 × 433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.38x = 449,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,923.02/752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.00

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