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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.52, 1,128.96 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.52, 1,128.96 and 367.68 is: 551.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.52 : 1,128.96 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.52/1,128.96 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.52x = 1,128.96 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.52x = 415,096.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,096.01/752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.61

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