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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.51, 1,135.58 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.51, 1,135.58 and 367.29 is: 550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.51 : 1,135.58 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.51/1,135.58 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.51x = 1,135.58 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.51x = 417,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,087.18/757.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.60

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