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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.18, 1,132.64 and 344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.18, 1,132.64 and 344.33 is: 516.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.18 : 1,132.64 = 344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.18/1,132.64 = 344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.18x = 1,132.64 × 344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.18x = 390,000.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,000.21/755.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.43

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