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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.26, 1,134.40 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.26, 1,134.40 and 366.16 is: 549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.26 : 1,134.40 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.26/1,134.40 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.26x = 1,134.40 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.26x = 415,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,371.90/756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.24

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