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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.42, 1,132.96 and 365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.42, 1,132.96 and 365.18 is: 547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.42 : 1,132.96 = 365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.42/1,132.96 = 365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.42x = 1,132.96 × 365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.42x = 413,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,726.84/755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.68

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