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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.65, 1,130.50 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.65, 1,130.50 and 358.25 is: 537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.65 : 1,130.50 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.65/1,130.50 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.65x = 1,130.50 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.65x = 404,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,995.97/753.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.38

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