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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.36, 1,129.26 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.36, 1,129.26 and 266.16 is: 398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.36 : 1,129.26 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.36/1,129.26 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.36x = 1,129.26 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.36x = 300,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,563.84/753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.96

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