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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.08, 1,138.50 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.08, 1,138.50 and 369.48 is: 553.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.08 : 1,138.50 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.08/1,138.50 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.08x = 1,138.50 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.08x = 420,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,652.98/760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.43

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