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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.44, 1,129.86 and 266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.44, 1,129.86 and 266.38 is: 399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.44 : 1,129.86 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.44/1,129.86 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.44x = 1,129.86 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.44x = 300,972.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,972.11/753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.46

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