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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.15, 1,130.10 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.15, 1,130.10 and 266.24 is: 399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.15 : 1,130.10 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.15/1,130.10 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.15x = 1,130.10 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.15x = 300,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,874.79/753.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.49

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