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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.10, 1,132.81 and 268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.10, 1,132.81 and 268.47 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.10 : 1,132.81 = 268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.10/1,132.81 = 268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.10x = 1,132.81 × 268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.10x = 304,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,124.83/755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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