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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.09, 1,130.12 and 337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.09, 1,130.12 and 337.35 is: 505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.09 : 1,130.12 = 337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.09/1,130.12 = 337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.09x = 1,130.12 × 337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.09x = 381,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,243.44/754.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.57

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