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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.14, 1,133.16 and 268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.14, 1,133.16 and 268.15 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.14 : 1,133.16 = 268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.14/1,133.16 = 268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.14x = 1,133.16 × 268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.14x = 303,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,856.15/755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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