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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.32, 1,135.76 and 324.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.32, 1,135.76 and 324.38 is: 486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.32 : 1,135.76 = 324.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.32/1,135.76 = 324.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.32x = 1,135.76 × 324.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.32x = 368,410.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,410.53/757.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.47

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