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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.16, 1,130.10 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.16, 1,130.10 and 368.44 is: 552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.16 : 1,130.10 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.16/1,130.10 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.16x = 1,130.10 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.16x = 416,374.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,374.04/753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.84

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