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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.46, 1,136.33 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.46, 1,136.33 and 346.64 is: 520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.46 : 1,136.33 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.46/1,136.33 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.46x = 1,136.33 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.46x = 393,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,901.14/757.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.03

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