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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.38, 1,133.08 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.38, 1,133.08 and 344.24 is: 516.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.38 : 1,133.08 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.38/1,133.08 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.38x = 1,133.08 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.38x = 390,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,050.60/755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.36

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