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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.34, 1,130.06 and 342.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.34, 1,130.06 and 342.51 is: 513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.34 : 1,130.06 = 342.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.34/1,130.06 = 342.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.34x = 1,130.06 × 342.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.34x = 387,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,056.85/753.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.79

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