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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,127.96 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,127.96 and 265.12 is: 397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,127.96 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,127.96 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,127.96 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 299,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,044.76/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.58

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