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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.40, 1,134.81 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.40, 1,134.81 and 367.58 is: 550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.40 : 1,134.81 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.40/1,134.81 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.40x = 1,134.81 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.40x = 417,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,136.30/757.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.75

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