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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.52, 1,133.28 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.52, 1,133.28 and 370.68 is: 556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.52 : 1,133.28 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.52/1,133.28 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.52x = 1,133.28 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.52x = 420,084.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,084.23/755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.02

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