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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.08, 1,130.36 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.08, 1,130.36 and 363.52 is: 544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.08 : 1,130.36 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.08/1,130.36 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.08x = 1,130.36 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.08x = 410,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,908.47/754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.91

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