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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.84, 1,131.24 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.84, 1,131.24 and 368.88 is: 553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.84 : 1,131.24 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.84/1,131.24 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.84x = 1,131.24 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.84x = 417,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,291.81/753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.55

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