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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.89, 1,131.00 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.89, 1,131.00 and 233.88 is: 350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.89 : 1,131.00 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.89/1,131.00 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.89x = 1,131.00 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.89x = 264,517.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,517.11/753.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.87

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