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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.14, 1,130.37 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.14, 1,130.37 and 369.66 is: 554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.14 : 1,130.37 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.14/1,130.37 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.14x = 1,130.37 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.14x = 417,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,852.57/754.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.08

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