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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.94, 1,131.05 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.94, 1,131.05 and 267.33 is: 401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.94 : 1,131.05 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.94/1,131.05 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.94x = 1,131.05 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.94x = 302,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,363.60/753.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.04

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