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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.22, 1,132.15 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.22, 1,132.15 and 268.16 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.22 : 1,132.15 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.22/1,132.15 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.22x = 1,132.15 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.22x = 303,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,593.84/755.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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