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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.50, 1,132.29 and 370.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.50, 1,132.29 and 370.02 is: 555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.50 : 1,132.29 = 370.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.50/1,132.29 = 370.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.50x = 1,132.29 × 370.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.50x = 418,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,969.95/754.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.29

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