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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.24, 1,129.44 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.24, 1,129.44 and 388 is: 581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.24 : 1,129.44 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.24/1,129.44 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.24x = 1,129.44 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.24x = 438,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,222.72/754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.01

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