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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.28, 1,130.24 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.28, 1,130.24 and 368.80 is: 553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.28 : 1,130.24 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.28/1,130.24 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.28x = 1,130.24 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.28x = 416,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,832.51/753.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.36

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