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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.09, 1,132.14 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.09, 1,132.14 and 364.32 is: 546.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.09 : 1,132.14 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.09/1,132.14 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.09x = 1,132.14 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.09x = 412,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,458.41/755.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.24

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