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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.37, 1,132.23 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.37, 1,132.23 and 365.13 is: 547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.37 : 1,132.23 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.37/1,132.23 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.37x = 1,132.23 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.37x = 413,411.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,411.14/755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.30

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