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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.35, 1,130.30 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.35, 1,130.30 and 363.51 is: 545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.35 : 1,130.30 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.35/1,130.30 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.35x = 1,130.30 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.35x = 410,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,873.54/753.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.40

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