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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.03, 1,132.02 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.03, 1,132.02 and 365.02 is: 547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.03 : 1,132.02 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.03/1,132.02 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.03x = 1,132.02 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.03x = 413,204.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,204.28/755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.27

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