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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.52, 1,130.10 and 342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.52, 1,130.10 and 342.46 is: 513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.52 : 1,130.10 = 342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.52/1,130.10 = 342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.52x = 1,130.10 × 342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.52x = 387,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,014.05/753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.61

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