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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.77, 1,131.03 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.77, 1,131.03 and 364.10 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.77 : 1,131.03 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.77/1,131.03 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.77x = 1,131.03 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.77x = 411,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,802.37/753.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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