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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.42, 1,131.28 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.42, 1,131.28 and 267.46 is: 401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.42 : 1,131.28 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.42/1,131.28 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.42x = 1,131.28 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.42x = 302,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,572.15/754.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.07

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