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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.88, 1,127.88 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.88, 1,127.88 and 366.96 is: 549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.88 : 1,127.88 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.88/1,127.88 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.88x = 1,127.88 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.88x = 413,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,886.84/752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.74

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