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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.38, 1,130.06 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.38, 1,130.06 and 205.60 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.38 : 1,130.06 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.38/1,130.06 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.38x = 1,130.06 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.38x = 232,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,342.02/753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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