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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.12, 1,132.28 and 344.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.12, 1,132.28 and 344.15 is: 516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.12 : 1,132.28 = 344.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.12/1,132.28 = 344.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.12x = 1,132.28 × 344.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.12x = 389,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,672.32/755.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.04

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