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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.11, 1,135.76 and 372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.11, 1,135.76 and 372.27 is: 558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.11 : 1,135.76 = 372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.11/1,135.76 = 372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.11x = 1,135.76 × 372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.11x = 422,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,809.38/757.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.45

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