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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.11, 1,131.17 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.11, 1,131.17 and 337.50 is: 506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.11 : 1,131.17 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.11/1,131.17 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.11x = 1,131.17 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.11x = 381,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,768.19/754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.25

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