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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.64, 1,131.00 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.64, 1,131.00 and 337.28 is: 506.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.64 : 1,131.00 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.64/1,131.00 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.64x = 1,131.00 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.64x = 381,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,459.77/753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.16

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