Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.35, 1,130 and 266.39
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 753.35, 1,130 and 266.39 is: 399.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753.35 : 1,130 = 266.39 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753.35/1,130 = 266.39/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753.35x = 1,130 × 266.39 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753.35x = 301,020.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,020.70/753.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399.58
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