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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.38, 1,128.96 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.38, 1,128.96 and 313.56 is: 470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.38 : 1,128.96 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.38/1,128.96 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.38x = 1,128.96 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.38x = 353,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,996.70/752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.50

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