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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.24, 1,130.46 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.24, 1,130.46 and 364 is: 545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.24 : 1,130.46 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.24/1,130.46 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.24x = 1,130.46 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.24x = 411,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,487.44/754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.57

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