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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.28, 1,133.04 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.28, 1,133.04 and 370.50 is: 555.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.28 : 1,133.04 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.28/1,133.04 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.28x = 1,133.04 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.28x = 419,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,791.32/755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.81

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