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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.38, 1,130.08 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.38, 1,130.08 and 266.48 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.38 : 1,130.08 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.38/1,130.08 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.38x = 1,130.08 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.38x = 301,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,137.40/753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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