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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.05, 1,130.05 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.05, 1,130.05 and 320.20 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.05 : 1,130.05 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.05/1,130.05 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.05x = 1,130.05 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.05x = 361,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,845.94/753.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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