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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.91, 1,132.75 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.91, 1,132.75 and 344 is: 516.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.91 : 1,132.75 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.91/1,132.75 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.91x = 1,132.75 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.91x = 389,666
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,666/754.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.18

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