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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.49, 1,131.66 and 364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.49, 1,131.66 and 364.47 is: 546.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.49 : 1,131.66 = 364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.49/1,131.66 = 364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.49x = 1,131.66 × 364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.49x = 412,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,456.12/754.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.67

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