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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.98, 1,136.01 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.98, 1,136.01 and 368.07 is: 551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.98 : 1,136.01 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.98/1,136.01 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.98x = 1,136.01 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.98x = 418,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,131.20/757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.64

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