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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.38, 1,127.49 and 367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.38, 1,127.49 and 367.90 is: 551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.38 : 1,127.49 = 367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.38/1,127.49 = 367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.38x = 1,127.49 × 367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.38x = 414,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,803.57/752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.32

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