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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.40, 1,133.27 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.40, 1,133.27 and 344.66 is: 517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.40 : 1,133.27 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.40/1,133.27 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.40x = 1,133.27 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.40x = 390,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,592.84/755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.07

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