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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.50, 1,130.79 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.50, 1,130.79 and 369.02 is: 553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.50 : 1,130.79 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.50/1,130.79 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.50x = 1,130.79 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.50x = 417,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,284.13/753.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.79

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