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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.29, 1,131.40 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.29, 1,131.40 and 267.33 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.29 : 1,131.40 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.29/1,131.40 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.29x = 1,131.40 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.29x = 302,461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,461.74/754.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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