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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.41, 1,130.14 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.41, 1,130.14 and 266.51 is: 399.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.41 : 1,130.14 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.41/1,130.14 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.41x = 1,130.14 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.41x = 301,187.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,187.96/753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.77

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