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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.68, 1,133.76 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.68, 1,133.76 and 365.72 is: 548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.68 : 1,133.76 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.68/1,133.76 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.68x = 1,133.76 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.68x = 414,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,638.71/755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.70

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