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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.80, 1,127.40 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.80, 1,127.40 and 367.60 is: 550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.80 : 1,127.40 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.80/1,127.40 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.80x = 1,127.40 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.80x = 414,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,432.24/752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.52

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