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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.47, 1,130.28 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.47, 1,130.28 and 266.40 is: 399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.47 : 1,130.28 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.47/1,130.28 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.47x = 1,130.28 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.47x = 301,106.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,106.59/753.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.63

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