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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.41, 1,131.65 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.41, 1,131.65 and 267.51 is: 401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.41 : 1,131.65 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.41/1,131.65 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.41x = 1,131.65 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.41x = 302,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,726.35/754.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.28

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