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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.53, 1,131.53 and 234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.53, 1,131.53 and 234.46 is: 351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.53 : 1,131.53 = 234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.53/1,131.53 = 234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.53x = 1,131.53 × 234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.53x = 265,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,298.52/754.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.61

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