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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757, 1,135.52 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757, 1,135.52 and 367.32 is: 550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757 : 1,135.52 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757/1,135.52 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757x = 1,135.52 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757x = 417,099.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,099.21/757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.99

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