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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.15, 1,131.60 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.15, 1,131.60 and 267.24 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.15 : 1,131.60 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.15/1,131.60 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.15x = 1,131.60 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.15x = 302,408.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,408.78/754.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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