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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.20, 1,132.80 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.20, 1,132.80 and 371.20 is: 556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.20 : 1,132.80 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.20/1,132.80 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.20x = 1,132.80 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.20x = 420,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,495.36/755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.80

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