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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,126.30 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,126.30 and 263.97 is: 395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,126.30 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,126.30 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,126.30 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 297,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,309.41/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.62

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