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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.21, 1,129.98 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.21, 1,129.98 and 266.27 is: 399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.21 : 1,129.98 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.21/1,129.98 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.21x = 1,129.98 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.21x = 300,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,874.12/753.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.46

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