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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.53, 1,131.27 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.53, 1,131.27 and 364.52 is: 546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.53 : 1,131.27 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.53/1,131.27 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.53x = 1,131.27 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.53x = 412,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,364.88/754.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.52

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