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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.36, 1,127.10 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.36, 1,127.10 and 264.52 is: 396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.36 : 1,127.10 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.36/1,127.10 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.36x = 1,127.10 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.36x = 298,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,140.49/751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.80

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