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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.09, 1,132.41 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.09, 1,132.41 and 268.03 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.09 : 1,132.41 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.09/1,132.41 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.09x = 1,132.41 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.09x = 303,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,522.27/755.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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