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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.50, 1,130.52 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.50, 1,130.52 and 342.32 is: 513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.50 : 1,130.52 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.50/1,130.52 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.50x = 1,130.52 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.50x = 386,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,999.61/753.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.60

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