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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.63, 1,135.69 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.63, 1,135.69 and 361.62 is: 542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.63 : 1,135.69 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.63/1,135.69 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.63x = 1,135.69 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.63x = 410,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,688.22/757.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.07

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