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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.55, 1,129.90 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.55, 1,129.90 and 233.40 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.55 : 1,129.90 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.55/1,129.90 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.55x = 1,129.90 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.55x = 263,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,718.66/753.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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