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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.85, 1,128.58 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.85, 1,128.58 and 336.17 is: 503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.85 : 1,128.58 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.85/1,128.58 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.85x = 1,128.58 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.85x = 379,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,392.26/752.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.94

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