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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.18, 1,129.77 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.18, 1,129.77 and 233.39 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.18 : 1,129.77 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.18/1,129.77 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.18x = 1,129.77 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.18x = 263,671.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,671.37/753.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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