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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.27, 1,131.30 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.27, 1,131.30 and 267.25 is: 400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.27 : 1,131.30 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.27/1,131.30 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.27x = 1,131.30 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.27x = 302,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,339.93/754.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.84

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