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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.01, 1,128.44 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.01, 1,128.44 and 265.35 is: 398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.01 : 1,128.44 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.01/1,128.44 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.01x = 1,128.44 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.01x = 299,430.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,430.23/752.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.17

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