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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.38, 1,131.49 and 267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.38, 1,131.49 and 267.43 is: 401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.38 : 1,131.49 = 267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.38/1,131.49 = 267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.38x = 1,131.49 × 267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.38x = 302,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,594.37/754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.12

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