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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.54, 1,131.50 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.54, 1,131.50 and 267.32 is: 400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.54 : 1,131.50 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.54/1,131.50 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.54x = 1,131.50 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.54x = 302,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,476.08/754.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.88

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