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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.72, 1,130.66 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.72, 1,130.66 and 233.73 is: 350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.72 : 1,130.66 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.72/1,130.66 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.72x = 1,130.66 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.72x = 264,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,267.99/753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.62

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