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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.45, 1,130.13 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.45, 1,130.13 and 233.43 is: 350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.45 : 1,130.13 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.45/1,130.13 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.45x = 1,130.13 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.45x = 263,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,806.25/753.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.13

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