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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.42, 1,127.90 and 341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.42, 1,127.90 and 341.66 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.42 : 1,127.90 = 341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.42/1,127.90 = 341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.42x = 1,127.90 × 341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.42x = 385,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,358.31/752.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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