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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.53, 1,128.49 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.53, 1,128.49 and 232.41 is: 348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.53 : 1,128.49 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.53/1,128.49 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.53x = 1,128.49 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.53x = 262,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,271.78/752.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.52

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