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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.97, 1,130.88 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.97, 1,130.88 and 358.56 is: 537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.97 : 1,130.88 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.97/1,130.88 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.97x = 1,130.88 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.97x = 405,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,488.33/753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.80

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