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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.76, 1,130.27 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.76, 1,130.27 and 266.74 is: 399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.76 : 1,130.27 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.76/1,130.27 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.76x = 1,130.27 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.76x = 301,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,488.22/753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.98

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