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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.33, 1,128.70 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.33, 1,128.70 and 265.41 is: 398.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.33 : 1,128.70 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.33/1,128.70 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.33x = 1,128.70 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.33x = 299,568.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,568.27/752.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.19

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