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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.13, 1,132.60 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.13, 1,132.60 and 364.80 is: 547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.13 : 1,132.60 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.13/1,132.60 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.13x = 1,132.60 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.13x = 413,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,172.48/755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.15

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