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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.29, 1,133.30 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.29, 1,133.30 and 344.22 is: 516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.29 : 1,133.30 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.29/1,133.30 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.29x = 1,133.30 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.29x = 390,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,104.53/755.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.50

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