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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,134.02 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,134.02 and 366.32 is: 549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,134.02 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,134.02 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,134.02 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 415,415.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,415.90/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.49

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