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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.44, 1,130.56 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.44, 1,130.56 and 363.92 is: 546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.44 : 1,130.56 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.44/1,130.56 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.44x = 1,130.56 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.44x = 411,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,433.40/753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.07

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