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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.48, 1,130.04 and 363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.48, 1,130.04 and 363.23 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.48 : 1,130.04 = 363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.48/1,130.04 = 363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.48x = 1,130.04 × 363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.48x = 410,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,464.43/753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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