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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.59, 1,133.38 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.59, 1,133.38 and 344.44 is: 516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.59 : 1,133.38 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.59/1,133.38 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.59x = 1,133.38 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.59x = 390,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,376.60/755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.65

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