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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.18, 1,129.59 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.18, 1,129.59 and 363.18 is: 544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.18 : 1,129.59 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.18/1,129.59 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.18x = 1,129.59 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.18x = 410,244.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,244.50/753.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.68

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