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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.38, 1,126.70 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.38, 1,126.70 and 264.36 is: 396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.38 : 1,126.70 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.38/1,126.70 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.38x = 1,126.70 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.38x = 297,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,854.41/751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.41

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