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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.35, 1,128.50 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.35, 1,128.50 and 265.39 is: 398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.35 : 1,128.50 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.35/1,128.50 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.35x = 1,128.50 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.35x = 299,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,496.10/752.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.08

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