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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.98, 1,131.08 and 266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.98, 1,131.08 and 266.99 is: 400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.98 : 1,131.08 = 266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.98/1,131.08 = 266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.98x = 1,131.08 × 266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.98x = 301,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,980.06/753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.52

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