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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.36, 1,136.21 and 367.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.36, 1,136.21 and 367.55 is: 551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.36 : 1,136.21 = 367.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.36/1,136.21 = 367.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.36x = 1,136.21 × 367.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.36x = 417,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,609.22/757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.40

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