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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.33, 1,129.23 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.33, 1,129.23 and 362.76 is: 543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.33 : 1,129.23 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.33/1,129.23 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.33x = 1,129.23 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.33x = 409,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,639.47/753.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.77

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