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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.10, 1,130.12 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.10, 1,130.12 and 368.14 is: 552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.10 : 1,130.12 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.10/1,130.12 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.10x = 1,130.12 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.10x = 416,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,042.38/753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.44

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