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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.68, 1,130.40 and 266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.68, 1,130.40 and 266.61 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.68 : 1,130.40 = 266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.68/1,130.40 = 266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.68x = 1,130.40 × 266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.68x = 301,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,375.94/753.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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