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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.33, 1,129.01 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.33, 1,129.01 and 265.38 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.33 : 1,129.01 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.33/1,129.01 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.33x = 1,129.01 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.33x = 299,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,615.35/752.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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