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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.48, 1,129.77 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.48, 1,129.77 and 337.14 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.48 : 1,129.77 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.48/1,129.77 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.48x = 1,129.77 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.48x = 380,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,890.66/753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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