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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.40, 1,130.27 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.40, 1,130.27 and 342.66 is: 514.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.40 : 1,130.27 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.40/1,130.27 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.40x = 1,130.27 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.40x = 387,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,298.32/753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.07

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