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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.78, 1,131.03 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.78, 1,131.03 and 363.59 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.78 : 1,131.03 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.78/1,131.03 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.78x = 1,131.03 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.78x = 411,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,225.54/753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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