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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.67, 1,135.76 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.67, 1,135.76 and 367.52 is: 550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.67 : 1,135.76 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.67/1,135.76 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.67x = 1,135.76 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.67x = 417,407.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,407.00/757.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.91

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