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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.24, 1,128.38 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.24, 1,128.38 and 265.32 is: 397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.24 : 1,128.38 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.24/1,128.38 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.24x = 1,128.38 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.24x = 299,380.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,380.46/752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.98

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