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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.61, 1,131.86 and 364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.61, 1,131.86 and 364.46 is: 545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.61 : 1,131.86 = 364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.61/1,131.86 = 364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.61x = 1,131.86 × 364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.61x = 412,510.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,510.21/755.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.93

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