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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.54, 1,130.43 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.54, 1,130.43 and 233.42 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.54 : 1,130.43 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.54/1,130.43 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.54x = 1,130.43 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.54x = 263,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,864.97/753.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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