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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.73, 1,132.08 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.73, 1,132.08 and 344.30 is: 515.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.73 : 1,132.08 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.73/1,132.08 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.73x = 1,132.08 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.73x = 389,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,774.56/755.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.76

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