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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.88, 1,130.14 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.88, 1,130.14 and 363.64 is: 545.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.88 : 1,130.14 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.88/1,130.14 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.88x = 1,130.14 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.88x = 410,964.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,964.11/753.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.13

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