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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.28, 1,132.13 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.28, 1,132.13 and 364.70 is: 546.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.28 : 1,132.13 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.28/1,132.13 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.28x = 1,132.13 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.28x = 412,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,887.81/755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.67

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