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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.24, 1,131.08 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.24, 1,131.08 and 267.16 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.24 : 1,131.08 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.24/1,131.08 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.24x = 1,131.08 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.24x = 302,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,179.33/754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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