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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.44, 1,130.19 and 358.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.44, 1,130.19 and 358.03 is: 537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.44 : 1,130.19 = 358.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.44/1,130.19 = 358.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.44x = 1,130.19 × 358.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.44x = 404,641.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,641.93/753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.06

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