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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.38, 1,128.55 and 341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.38, 1,128.55 and 341.03 is: 511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.38 : 1,128.55 = 341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.38/1,128.55 = 341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.38x = 1,128.55 × 341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.38x = 384,869.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,869.41/752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.54

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