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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.35, 1,127.16 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.35, 1,127.16 and 264.30 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.35 : 1,127.16 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.35/1,127.16 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.35x = 1,127.16 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.35x = 297,908.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,908.39/751.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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