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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.16, 1,132.96 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.16, 1,132.96 and 370.56 is: 555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.16 : 1,132.96 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.16/1,132.96 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.16x = 1,132.96 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.16x = 419,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,829.66/756.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.21

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