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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.18, 1,130.04 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.18, 1,130.04 and 266.10 is: 399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.18 : 1,130.04 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.18/1,130.04 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.18x = 1,130.04 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.18x = 300,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,703.64/753.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.25

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