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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.34, 1,131.50 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.34, 1,131.50 and 369.32 is: 553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.34 : 1,131.50 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.34/1,131.50 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.34x = 1,131.50 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.34x = 417,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,879.92/754.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.97

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