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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.14, 1,130.02 and 266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.14, 1,130.02 and 266.23 is: 399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.14 : 1,130.02 = 266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.14/1,130.02 = 266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.14x = 1,130.02 × 266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.14x = 300,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,845.97/753.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.45

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