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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.43, 1,132.54 and 344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.43, 1,132.54 and 344.36 is: 516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.43 : 1,132.54 = 344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.43/1,132.54 = 344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.43x = 1,132.54 × 344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.43x = 390,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,001.47/755.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.26

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