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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.16, 1,127.18 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.16, 1,127.18 and 264.32 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.16 : 1,127.18 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.16/1,127.18 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.16x = 1,127.18 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.16x = 297,936.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,936.22/751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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