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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.10, 1,131.90 and 365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.10, 1,131.90 and 365.34 is: 547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.10 : 1,131.90 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.10/1,131.90 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.10x = 1,131.90 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.10x = 413,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,528.35/755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.65

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