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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.54, 1,135.77 and 367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.54, 1,135.77 and 367.39 is: 550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.54 : 1,135.77 = 367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.54/1,135.77 = 367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.54x = 1,135.77 × 367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.54x = 417,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,270.54/757.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.82

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