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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.08, 1,131.39 and 343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.08, 1,131.39 and 343.50 is: 515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.08 : 1,131.39 = 343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.08/1,131.39 = 343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.08x = 1,131.39 × 343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.08x = 388,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,632.47/754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.37

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