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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753, 1,129.50 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753, 1,129.50 and 368.34 is: 552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753 : 1,129.50 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753/1,129.50 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753x = 1,129.50 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753x = 416,040.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,040.03/753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.51

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