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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.27, 1,129.80 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.27, 1,129.80 and 266.25 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.27 : 1,129.80 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.27/1,129.80 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.27x = 1,129.80 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.27x = 300,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,809.25/753.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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