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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.44, 1,133.82 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.44, 1,133.82 and 369.96 is: 556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.44 : 1,133.82 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.44/1,133.82 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.44x = 1,133.82 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.44x = 419,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,468.05/754.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.00

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