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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.36, 1,129.63 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.36, 1,129.63 and 233.13 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.36 : 1,129.63 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.36/1,129.63 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.36x = 1,129.63 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.36x = 263,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,350.64/753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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