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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,128 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752, 1,128 and 264.94 is: 397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,128 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,128 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,128 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 298,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,852.32/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.41

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