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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.27, 1,131.41 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.27, 1,131.41 and 267.32 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.27 : 1,131.41 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.27/1,131.41 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.27x = 1,131.41 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.27x = 302,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,452.02/754.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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