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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.08, 1,132.86 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.08, 1,132.86 and 370.12 is: 555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.08 : 1,132.86 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.08/1,132.86 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.08x = 1,132.86 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.08x = 419,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,294.14/755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.30

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