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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.38, 1,130.22 and 266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.38, 1,130.22 and 266.43 is: 399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.38 : 1,130.22 = 266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.38/1,130.22 = 266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.38x = 1,130.22 × 266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.38x = 301,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,124.51/753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.70

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