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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,134.20 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,134.20 and 366.36 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,134.20 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,134.20 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,134.20 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 415,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,525.51/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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