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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.66, 1,130.09 and 266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.66, 1,130.09 and 266.35 is: 399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.66 : 1,130.09 = 266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.66/1,130.09 = 266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.66x = 1,130.09 × 266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.66x = 300,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,995.31/753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.38

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