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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.51, 1,134.08 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.51, 1,134.08 and 366.29 is: 549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.51 : 1,134.08 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.51/1,134.08 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.51x = 1,134.08 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.51x = 415,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,402.16/756.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.10

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