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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.63, 1,130.27 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.63, 1,130.27 and 233.64 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.63 : 1,130.27 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.63/1,130.27 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.63x = 1,130.27 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.63x = 264,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,073.25/753.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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