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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.08, 1,127.98 and 362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.08, 1,127.98 and 362.48 is: 542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.08 : 1,127.98 = 362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.08/1,127.98 = 362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.08x = 1,127.98 × 362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.08x = 408,870.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,870.19/753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.93

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