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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.28, 1,135.58 and 346.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.28, 1,135.58 and 346.55 is: 519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.28 : 1,135.58 = 346.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.28/1,135.58 = 346.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.28x = 1,135.58 × 346.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.28x = 393,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,527.84/757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.66

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